Luis Enrique: I am optimistic with Ansu Fati, he could play tomorrow

Luis Enrique: I am optimistic with Ansu Fati, he could play tomorrow

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The Spain coach has not used the Barcelona forward so far but now might deploy him

Luis Enrique spoke on Saturday ahead of Spain’s Nations League clash with the Czech Republic. He was asked about Ansu Fati and the coach was positive.

“When we called him up after not starting a Barcelona game I said we wanted to motivate him and include him in the dynamic. I wanted to see him train again with the national team and see his level. He’s good, his fit, the injury is in the past. Until now I have not seen the level that I want. 

“He could play, he could be a sub, he could come on in the second half. If he plays or not will depend on what we need. There’s no need to rush the youngsters. Ansu comes from a very hard year.”

The Barcelona forward has not featured in the three games so far in the Nations League.

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