Without the great figures of yesteryear, Luis Enrique has put himself in the hands of the collective, of the troop, of a cast of deserving footballers who are mostly characterized by youth, especially in terms of World Cup experience. Only 5 of the 26 players (Busquets, Koke, Alba, Azpilicueta and Carvajal) have already played in a final phase. The other 21 are released. With the handicap of lack of flight in these fights but with the advantage of energy, desire, not being spoiled or accommodated. Yes, the aforementioned veterans continue in the relationship, but also indisputable footballers in their teams such as Pedri, Gavi, Pau Torres or Unai Simón. It was a call without high-impact surprises, as the presence of Sergio Ramos or Piqué would have meant, for example, but with the novelty of the return of Ansu Fati after being left out in the last calls. Although the Barcelona player has not yet recovered all his spark, the fact of having participated regularly in Barça matches has convinced Luis Enrique. Not in vain Fati has a gift that few have, and more so in this team, a good relationship with the goal. Within a panorama of youth, Lucho has also called soccer players who have burst in with his talent, such as Yéremy Pino, or because of his electricity, such as Nico Williams.
The Asturian did not count on Balde, on the other hand, one of the fittest footballers in the League in the last month. Perhaps the thriving Blaugrana winger has lacked several more weeks to convince Luis Enrique. As expected (you only need to see the Barça line-ups) the Blaugrana team is the majority in the selection, with seven representatives for the two from Madrid. In the past that was a good omen for Spain, as happened in the World Cup in South Africa. The "red" came then as European champion. Now land with the will to compete. He already did it in the last European Championship and in the Nations League. If something has Luis Enrique is guts. If something will have the selection of him is bravery.
