Academy

ALBERT CELADES PICKS MARC GUAL FOR SPAIN U-21 SQUAD

25/08/2017

The young striker debuts in the U-21 Squad to face Italy in a friendly and Estonia in a European Qualifier

Though Sevilla will not be represented in the Senior Spain squad this September, they will be in the U-21 team. Coach Albert Celades has decided to call up Sevilla Atlético striker Marc Gual for the first-time. The Catalonian, who arrived at the affiliate to replace the injured Carlos Fernández last November, scored 14 goles and made 5 assists for the affiliate in 2016/17. This season, having worked the first part of pre-season under the instructions of Eduardo Berizzo, started his first game of the season in a 1-1 draw against Osasuna.

Spain's U-21s will play a friendly in Toleda against Italy on the first of September, then will play Estonia on the 5^th, a qualifying match of the 2019 European Championships which will take place in Italy.