They said he was the new Messi, now they don't call him up to the national team and he wouldn't go to the World Cup

Spain presented its call to face Switzerland and Portugal, in matches corresponding to the UEFA Nations League 2022/2023. In the list of players there was some surprise that caused controversy on social networks.

Not seeing Ansu Fati's name on the list was one of the surprises that Barcelona and Spain fans least liked. The one who was called to be the next Lionel Messi, is now left out of the call, and Luis Enrique explains the reason.

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"Ansu Fati will return when he has the level of the national team", as it sounds, Luis Enrique explained it at the press conference. He then clarified: "I hope he recovers his level, which I think he doesn't have now. We continue to have high expectations with Ansu and hopefully he achieves it."

Says goodbye to the World Cup?

Although it is surprising that they did not call him now, it is not confirmed yet that he will miss the World Cup. Ansu Fati has 40 days to show that he has the necessary level to return to the national team.