Outrage in Seville over the belittling of Kike Salas

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Kike Salas, 24-year-old center-back, is not included in the Spanish National Team call-up announced on September 18 by Luis de la Fuente. His absence has sparked debate among Sevilla fans just before this Saturday's Sevilla-Barcelona match, following Luis García Plaza's public defense of the defender's potential inclusion in the national team. Despite Sevilla's reinforcement in defense with Sangante during the Sevilla's transfer market, Salas remains a key player.

Kike Salas receives support from Luis García Plaza

De la Fuente's call-up keeps Kike Salas out despite the defender starting in 5 LaLiga 2026-27 matches, accumulating 448 minutes according to official data from the competition. His current record stands at 0 goals and 0 assists.

García Plaza was asked directly about the possibility of Salas making the list during the press conference before the Barcelona match. The Sevilla coach responded affirmatively, emphasizing the defender's chances of joining the national team.

The coach had already highlighted Salas as a key player within his squad at the beginning of the season. On September 10, before the Valencia game, García Plaza praised Salas' progress and importance to the team.

De la Fuente's decision comes in a call-up of 26 players, retaining a significant part of the squad that won the World Cup on July 19. The defensive line includes Pedro Porro, Marc Pubill, Eric García, Dean Huijsen, Pau Cubarsí, Aymeric Laporte, Alejandro Grimaldo, and Marc Cucurella, among others.

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Sevilla prepares for the Barcelona clash with Kike Salas available

Salas' absence from the Spanish National Team does not affect Sevilla's plans for the Barcelona match at this time. He returned to training on Friday after overcoming the contusion suffered against Deportivo de La Coruña.

The defender had undergone specific work after the knock in Riazor, but García Plaza confirmed his availability for the match on September 19. The coach also regained Arouna Sangante, providing options to form the central defense partnership.

Salas extended his contract with Sevilla until June 30, 2029 in December 2024, adding three seasons to his initial deal expiring in 2026. Since his debut with the first team, he has played 52 matches, scored 4 goals, and provided 3 assists, as reported during that contract extension.

His current market value stands at 14 million euros according to Transfermarkt, and his contract ties him to Sevilla until 2029. There is no ongoing transfer deal related to his exclusion from the national team.

Spain's call-up leaves a door open

Spain will embark on a new phase post-World Cup with four Nations League matches: facing England on September 26, Croatia on the 29th, Czech Republic on October 3, and again Croatia on October 6. The concentration will commence on September 22 in Las Rozas.

Therefore, the next test for Kike Salas will be immediate: the center-back will confront Barcelona this Saturday, with an opportunity to strengthen his candidacy for future call-ups. Hansi Flick and Barcelona will be Sevilla's next opponents, while Kike Salas remains absent from the Spanish National Team.

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