Spain calls up Girona midfielder Aleix Garcia for remaining 2 European qualifiers

MADRID (AP) — Spain coach Luis de la Fuente referred to as up 4 new gamers, together with Girona midfielder Aleix García, on Friday for the ultimate two European Championship qualifiers, with a spot in subsequent 12 months’s match already secured.

Spain ensured will probably be among the many 24 groups taking part in in Germany after successful at Norway 1-0 final month.

The three-time winner will shut out the qualifying section by visiting Cyprus on Thursday and internet hosting Georgia three days later.

García, 26, has helped Girona far exceed expectations to guide the Spanish league forward of Real Madrid and Barcelona after shedding simply as soon as in 12 video games. He has scored three objectives and made 4 assists.

“Aleix is having a great season. Girona is leader and he has earned his place here,” De la Fuente stated. “He can play in different positions, so we will see how we use him.”

In addition to García, De la Fuente may additionally give debuts to Bayer Leverkusen left again Alejandro Grimaldo, Atletico Madrid midfielder Rodrigo Riquelme and Real Sociedad goalkeeper Álex Remiro after together with them in his 25-man squad.

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Spain:

Goalkeepers: Unai Simón (Athletic Bilbao), David Raya (Arsenal), Álex Remiro (Real Sociedad)

Defenders: Jesús Navas (Sevilla), Robin Le Normand (Real Sociedad), Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen), Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid), David García (Osasuna), Pau Torres (Aston Villa), José Gayà (Valencia), Íñigo Martínez (Barcelona)

Midfielders: Rodri Hernández (Manchester City), Martín Zubimendi (Real Sociedad), Mikel Merino (Real Sociedad), Gavi Paéz (Barcelona), Fabián Ruiz (Paris Saint-Germain), Oihan Sancet (Athletic Bilbao), Rodrigo Riquelme (Atletico Madrid), Aleix García (Girona)