According to Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo, Ferran Torres was the star of the show in Spain’s match against Albania. The Barcelona forward scored the only goal of the game and was awarded the Man of the Match award, further cementing his importance to the national team. Given his performance, the Spanish FA is considering inviting him to the Olympics as an over-age player, as each U23 men’s football team can have three players over the age of 23.
However, considering Ferran’s crucial role in the national team and his recent stellar performances in the European Championship, the possibility of him participating in the Olympics is not high. One major reason is that it could conflict with new Barcelona manager Flick’s pre-season plans. Ferran is known for his professional approach, always ensuring he’s mentally and physically prepared for any challenge. After a demanding season, playing in both the European Championship and the Olympics would leave him with no time to rest.
Ferran has opted to stay with Barcelona, focusing on showcasing his abilities to new coach Flick, aiming to secure a key role in the club, as he did under Xavi. He prioritizes focusing on club matters to gain Flick’s trust early in the season.
In contrast, Fermin Lopez and Alex Baena are more likely to participate in both tournaments during the summer. Fermin has explicitly expressed his desire to play in the Olympics, seeing it as a unique opportunity. Villarreal, the club Alex Baena plays for, is also expected to accommodate his national team duties until the Olympics conclude.
Regarding Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams, the former has confirmed he will be resting after the European Championship, focusing on Barcelona. The latter, due to a heavier workload, is unlikely to compete in the Olympics. Additionally, Pau Cubarsi is expected to make amends for missing the European Championship and secure a place in Santi Denia’s final Olympic squad after missing the European Championship cut at the last minute.
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