Fresneda gets the news he wanted, but Sporting may loosen purse strings | OneFootball

Iván Fresneda has gained ground in the battle for an opportunity with Spain’s senior national team. Eric García’s injury has removed one of the Sporting full-back’s direct rivals, at a time when the player is looking to earn his first cap for Luis de la Fuente’s side.

The Spanish Football Federation confirmed on Monday that Eric García left the training camp and returned to Barcelona due to physical problems. To replace him, the coach called up Robin Le Normand, Atlético Madrid’s central defender.

The change ultimately benefits Fresneda in the battle for the right side of the defence. Unlike Eric García, Le Normand is not used as a right-back, leaving Marc Pubill as the Sporting player’s main rival for the position.

Pubill started in Spain’s win over England, so he has the edge in Luis de la Fuente’s selection choices. Even so, the reduction in options increases the chances of Fresneda getting minutes during this international window.

A possible debut would also have financial consequences for Sporting. The agreement reached with Real Valladolid for the full-back’s transfer includes a clause requiring the Lions to pay 250 thousand euros to the Spanish club if Fresneda makes his first appearance for the senior national team.

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