Luis de la Fuente criticised after Carlos Espí suffers frustrating Spain setback

Real Madrid forward Carlos Espí has been left waiting for his Spain debut after being excluded from the squad for a second consecutive match during the international break. According to The Real Champs, Espí was promoted from the Under-21s after scoring five goals against San Marino and replacing the injured Ferran Torres.

However, Luis de la Fuente left him out against both the Czech Republic and Croatia, meaning he played no minutes after leaving the youth setup. The decision has sparked criticism, with questions raised over why Espí was removed from the Under-21s if he was unlikely to feature for the senior team. According to The Real Champs, the situation has frustrated supporters.