NewzSpanish national football team manager Luis de la Fuente publicly praised player Mikel Merino following his performance in a 1-2 victory against Croatia, where Merino scored two goals. De la Fuente characterized Merino as a world-class player during his post-match comments on October 6.
In his assessment, the manager suggested that Merino’s professional standing is currently undervalued. De la Fuente posited that the midfielder would receive greater recognition and prestige if he held a different nationality, highlighting a perceived disparity in how international football circles evaluate Spanish talent compared to players from other nations.
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