An on-loan member of the attacking ranks at La Liga giants Barcelona could be afforded what would be an altogether surprising imminent recall on the international front.
The player in question? Ansu Fati.
Wide-man Ansu is for his part in the midst of something of a resurgence in France at present.
After continuing to struggle over the early weeks of a loan stint with AS Monaco, the 22-year-old has suddenly exploded back into life.
All told, across his last five appearances in all competitions, Ansu has racked up six goals.
And such exploits, it would appear, have not gone at all unnoticed back in his home country of Spain…
Speaking to the media on Friday, La Roja head coach Luis de la Fuente was drawn on the possibility of Ansu replacing the injured Dani Olmo in his latest squad.
And the tactician refused to rule out the possibility, in responding:
“Can Ansu Fati replace the injured Dani Olmo? He’s already been on our watchlist. We know him very well and, of course, he’s on our radar. We’re very happy for him, and his form is an excellent news for us. For now, I can’t confirm who will be the replacement.”
Conor Laird – GSFN
