Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has explained why a Barcelona midfielder was left out of the latest national team squad, stating that the player knows he must keep working to earn a call-up.
De la Fuente did not name the specific player but emphasized that the decision was based on current form and competition for places in the midfield.
The coach added that the door remains open for the player to return to the squad if he continues to develop and perform at a high level for his club.
