Gavi and Eric Garcia have been called up to Spain’s World Cup squad for the summer tournament. Gavi returns after a serious injury and is viewed as highly versatile and among the best players in the world. Eric Garcia is rewarded for an outstanding season and has prior experience with Spain at youth levels and during the Olympics. The squad includes eight Barcelona players, but selection is based on national team needs rather than club affiliation. The coach also emphasizes that decisions consider players who have not been with the group recently, and he highlights the importance of human qualities alongside footballing ability.
"“I don't know if there are eight or how many from Barça. They're national team players, I don't care where they play. I was really upset about Gavi's injury,” he told a press conference."
"“He's the team's plaything, and I don't need to tell you anything about his footballing ability. He's very versatile. He's one of the best players in the world.”"
"“Eric was with me in the youth teams and at the Olympics. He's joining this group and will be just another member. He hasn't come before because the circumstances weren't right.”"
"“I want to talk about why Eric and Pubill are coming. They've performed very well this season. I have to make decisions, and we felt it was the right time. That's why we made this decision. I already said I was going to look at players who haven't been with us.”"
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