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Real Madrid defender unlikely to be called up by Spain in upcoming international break
The first international break of the season is almost here, with Luis de la Fuente expected to announce his final team on Friday.
Real Madrid will be keeping a closer look at the team sheet, which will be announced just before their high-octane encounter against Atletico Madrid this weekend.
While Marc Cucurella is almost destined to be selected, there are doubts over the participation of other Spanish stars in the team, including Dean Huijsen.
Huijsen unlikely to make it
According to SER, as reported by Defensa Central, Huijsen is unlikely to make the cut for de la Fuente as he looks to announced his final Spain squad this week.
This is despite the fact that the young centre-back has produced improved performances this season, showcasing a lot of maturity and intent.
Huijsen appears to be at home under Jose Mourinho, a manager he has worked with in the past.
Yet, that may not be enough to a spot in de la Fuente’s Spain team. It must be noted that Huijsen was also snubbed for Spain’s World Cup team, much to the surprise of everyone in the Real Madrid squad.
A blessing in disguise?
Huijsen potentially missing out on the international action with Spain during this break could serve as a blessing in disguise for Real Madrid.
As mentioned earlier, Huijsen has stepped up his performances this season and any potential injury during the international break could be catastrophic for the club.
This is valid even more so considering the fact that Real Madrid do not have any other ball-playing left-sided centre-back in the team right now.
That is perhaps why Real Madrid are once again eyeing a move for Nico Schlotterbeck, who has recently returned from injury and could be available for pocket change next summer.
As for Huijsen, he will be keeping his fingers crossed. But in case of yet another omission, he is expected to work with Mourinho at the Valdebebas during the break.
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Real Madrid impressed by midfielder’s role with national team, believe Mourinho can replicate it
According to journalist Anton Meana on SER Deportivos, Eduardo Camavinga’s role with the French national team is attracting attention inside Real Madrid.
The midfielder has not enjoyed his best spell in a Real Madrid shirt and has come under scrutiny for his recent performances, particularly his display against Bayern Munich, which many felt contributed to the club’s elimination from last season’s Champions League.
Although Camavinga has not been one of Jose Mourinho’s most frequently used players since the new season began, his situation could now change, particularly after his performances during the latest international break.
Camavigna impressed with France
During the international break, Camavinga earned a recall to the French national team under new manager Zinedine Zidane.
And the 23-year-old starlet made the most of his chance, impressing in the two starts he made against Belgium in the UEFA Nations League.
The France coaching staff is understood to have been very pleased with the midfielder, and now, it seems that those at Real Madrid have taken pointers from the development.
“At the club, they are happy with the role that Zinedine Zidane, Florentino Pérez’s favourite coach, has given Camavinga with France,” Meana explained.
Real Madrid want to see more of Camavinga on the ball
At Real Madrid, there is a belief that the version of Camavinga seen with France is particularly valuable.
He has been active both with and without the ball, operating in midfield and playing more as a number six than a deeper holding midfielder.
The club believe that this version of Camavinga gives France a great deal and that Mourinho could replicate the approach at Real Madrid.
The club’s midfield department continues to generate doubts, with none of the players making the starting spots their own.
Tthe names of Aurelien Tchouameni, Federico Valverde and Bernardo Silva have all been considered, but there remains a feeling inside Real Madrid that the midfield lacks enough creativity and control.
Camavinga could therefore have an important role in addressing that problem, particularly if he can reproduce the performances he has delivered under Zidane with France.
“It is an alternative that the club views favourably after what they have seen from Zidane’s France during this international break, with the idea that Eduardo Camavinga should have more involvement in the team’s possession,” Meana concluded.
Camavinga, for his part, is aware that he has been unable to live up to his full potential at Real Madrid so far. Having shown signs of regaining form and confidence, he will be gunning to build on it once he returns to the club.
