Spain betting on young defenders Asencio, Cubarsí and Huijsen
Barcelona's Pau Cubarsi celebrates after a goal during a Spanish Copa del Rey, or King's Cup, the semi-final soccer match between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. AP Photo/Joan Monfort)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Joan Monfort]
MADRID (AP) — The future is looking bright for Spain when it comes to its defense. Some talented young central defenders have emerged recently and coach Luis de la Fuente is not wasting time in adding them to the national team. Dean Huijsen, the 19-year-old who has been thriving with Bournemouth in the Premier League, was the latest youngster to be called up for “La Roja’s” this year. He joins fellow teenager Pau Cubarsí of Barcelona and 22-year-old Raúl Asencio of Real Madrid.
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