Luis de la Fuente clarifies Sergio Ramos’ situation in the Spanish team
The debate over Sergio Ramos’ possible call-up to the Spanish team was an integral part of every interview given by coach Luis de la Fuente. This time De la Fuente was categoricaland clarified that the fault was Ramos’s when he misinterpreted a message, which led to him prematurely announcing his retirement from the national team in February this year.
De la Fuente wanted to finally resolve the matter and end the debate about Ramos’ inclusion in the national team. During an interview with Cadena SER’s El Larguero, the coach explained that while he is not ruling anyone out, he is keeping an eye on other players. “I didn’t tell anyone that he wouldn’t come to the national team, but I told them that I had other players in mind,” he explained.
Sergio Ramos’ recent career and his current situation
The Spanish team has not called up Sergio Ramos since the Luis Enrique era as coach. Ramos made his last appearance in a game against Kosovo in March 2021. Since then and now at Sevilla, Ramos has been hoping to be called up to the national team again.
Ramos responded to this situation by announcing his retirement from the national team, a decision he later apparently wanted to reverse. “It is with great regret that it is the end of a journey that I had hoped would be longer and end with a better taste in my mouth,” Ramos wrote in a statement on his departure from the national team.
The future of Ramos and his legacy in Spanish football
At 37 years old, Sergio Ramos is in a different phase his sporting career. Although he is far from reaching his best moment, the central defender has always expressed his desire to return to the Spanish team. His legacy as one of the most outstanding defenders in the history of Spanish football is undisputed, but it appears his journey with the national team has come to an end.
In short, Luis de la Fuente’s decision not to call up Sergio Ramos to the Spanish national team marks the end of an era and the beginning of a new phase for the national team. As Ramos continues his career at Sevilla, The Spanish team is moving forward with new talent and strategies to be successful in future international tournaments.