National team
Spain omit Rodri and Dani Olmo, call up Como's Jacobo Ramón
Como centre-back Jacobo Ramón, 21, earns his first senior call-up for the Nations League games against the Czech Republic and England.
Golviva NewsroomUpdated
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has named his squad for the Nations League games against the Czech Republic and England, leaving out Rodri and Dani Olmo, who are both injured. Spain play in Prague on 12 November and host England at the Metropolitano on 15 November.
The main newcomer is Como centre-back Jacobo Ramón, 21, who receives his first senior call-up. According to Foot Mercato, goalkeeper Álvaro Valles and midfielder Marc Roca are also picked for the first time. La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Barrios and Barrenetxea return, while Eric García is out injured.
Como coach Cesc Fàbregas said it was a source of pride for the club and for him that Ramón has been called up, according to Mundo Deportivo.
FootVal's valuation of Ramón is €49m, against his market value of €45m on Transfermarkt. He has made 10 appearances for Como this season, scoring twice, with an average rating of 7.35. His contract runs until June 2030.
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This article is based on reports by:
- L'Équipe — La liste de l'Espagne sans Rodri ni Dani Olmo mais avec le défenseur de Côme Jacobo Ramon
- El Mundo — Jacobo Ramón, Barrios y Marc Roca, las novedades de la lista más triste de la selección: "España no se merece este dolor"
- Football Italia — Como talent Ramon included in Spain national team squad for the first time
- Foot Mercato — La liste de l’Espagne sans Rodri et Dani Olmo, première pour Jacobo Ramón, Álvaro Valles et Marc Roca
- La Gazzetta dello Sport — Spagna, i convocati di De la Fuente: prima chiamata per Ramon, tornano anche Barrenetxea e Barrios
- AS — De la Fuente llama a Valles, Jacobo, Marc Roca, Barrios y ‘Barrene’
- Mundo Deportivo — Cesc Fàbregas, sobre Jacobo Ramón: "Es un orgullo"
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