Javi Guerra impresses on Spain debut and hopes to return many times | OneFootball

Javi Guerra impressed on his Spain debut in the 1-1 friendly against Iraq at Riazor. According to Superdeporte, the Valencia midfielder made a strong impression on the national set-up.

Head coach Luis de la Fuente was left very satisfied with his attitude in training and during his minutes. In half an hour he completed 17 of 19 passes, 11 of 13 in the opposition half and six of six in his own, two of two dribbles, five losses, four of seven duels won and two fouls.

He is the 75th Valencia player to debut for Spain and the 20th developed at Paterna, following Carlos Soler on 3 September 2021 and Hugo Guillamón on 8 June. In Solna, Spain lost 2-1 and Soler scored, the club's first debutant to net in an official match since Fernando Gómez in 1989.

The last Valencia player to feature for Spain had been captain José Luis Gayá in the 3-1 win over Georgia on 19 November 2023. José Luis García, Pepelu, was called in September 2024 for Nations League games against Serbia, 0-0, and Switzerland, 1-4, but he did not play.

After the match, Guerra said he wanted to enjoy the moment and keep working for more games, hoping to return many times because that would mean he is doing things well. He said De la Fuente asked him to stay calm and enjoy, he will switch off before pre-season and he has no doubt Spain will perform well at the World Cup.

Source: Superdeporte