Luis de la Fuente considering Sporting star for 2026 World Cup | OneFootball

Luis de la Fuente is paying close attention to Iván Fresneda’s performances at Sporting. As a result of the good displays by the ‘number 22’ of the Lions, the Spain national team coach is even considering calling up the right-back for the upcoming international fixtures.

According to the newspaper ‘AS’, the Sporting player is on the preliminary call-up list for ‘La Roja’. The right-back has been attracting attention due to his performances for the Alvalade club and the under-21 national team. In the most recent squad announcement, Pedro Porro was the only right-back called up.

Marcos Llorente can also play in the position, despite being a natural midfielder. The constant injuries to Dani Carvajal could open the door for Iván Fresneda. The youngster has been gaining ground and could be considered to join the Spanish national team for the 2026 World Cup.

The winger recently had an afternoon to remember while playing for Spain’s under-21 team. The Sporting right-back played a decisive role in the 2-0 victory over Romania, with a goal and an assist, putting on a real show in the fifth round of Group A qualifying for the European Championship in this category.

Iván Fresneda – valued at 8 million euros – has already played 17 matches for Sporting this new season: 10 in the Liga Portugal, four in the Champions League, two in the Portuguese Cup, and one in the Super Cup. In his 1,030 minutes of play, he already has one goal and one assist.

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