A last-minute change to the roster of 15 players representing Spain at the World Cup in Uzbekistan. The RFEF has announced that Daniel Gabriel will not be part of Fede Vidal’s squad. Gabriel, who plays for Quesos El Hidalgo Manzanares, was initially a surprising choice by the national team coach. But will miss the tournament due to personal issues. He informed Fede Vidal about a severe health problem affecting a close relative, leading to a mutual decision to release him from the training camp, which starts on July 25 at the Football City of Las Rozas.
Jesús Gordillo
Jesús Gordillo, a pivot from Illes Balears Palma Futsal, will take Gabriel’s place. While Spain’s 15 selected players will travel, one will be dropped in Uzbekistan, reducing the final squad to 14 members. Gabriel, who debuted on April 12 against Paraguay and was the only center on the roster, will be replaced by Gordillo in the same role. Vidal does not plan to include an offensive specialist, and both Gabriel and Gordillo were aware they might be excluded, barring an injury that could change this.
Spain is in Group D, playing in Andijan, with matches against Kazakhstan, New Zealand, and Libya on September 15, 18, and 21, respectively. If they advance as group winners, they will stay in Andijan for the round of 16. The team has 51 days of preparation, including seven friendly matches, six against other World Cup teams, and three at home. They will play against Morocco in Rabat on August 12 and 14. Host Hungary in Ferrol on August 22, and participate in a triangular tournament with Costa Rica and France in Las Rozas from August 26 to 28. Finally, the team will head to Tajikistan for matches against the local team on September 5 and the Netherlands on September 7. Before arriving in Uzbekistan.
