Overview

• Spain confirmed Dani Olmo sustained a muscular calf issue in training, will miss the Georgia qualifier, and has returned to Barcelona for treatment.
• Luis de la Fuente said there is no conflict with FC Barcelona or Hansi Flick and stressed he feels fully supported by the federation.
• He noted his contract runs to 2028 and expressed his intention to continue through the 2030 World Cup cycle.
• The staff will not name an immediate replacement for Olmo, with options to be evaluated after weekend checks, and Ansu Fati remains under active consideration.
• De la Fuente highlighted squad depth, citing leaders such as Mikel Oyarzabal, Mikel Merino and Ferran Torres, and praised Pau Cubarsi’s positional versatility in defense.