Spain will line up against Georgia without young defender Dean Huijsen, after head coach Luis de la Fuente decided not to include him in the squad for the upcoming match. According to reports from Marca, the decision was made during the final assessment of available players, with the coaching staff opting for other defensive options for the fixture.
Huijsen, who has been viewed as one of the most promising young defenders emerging from the Spanish setup, is expected to remain part of the long-term project. However, for this particular match, De la Fuente has chosen experience and tactical balance over experimentation. The omission is not believed to be disciplinary or injury-related—rather, it appears to be a straightforward technical choice.
The match against Georgia carries weight for Spain’s momentum, and De la Fuente has shown a preference in recent months for stable defensive partnerships, especially in games where maintaining structure is crucial. Huijsen’s exclusion underscores this approach, highlighting the manager’s desire to rely on players who have featured more consistently in the current cycle.
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Despite missing out, the young defender remains firmly within the national-team conversation. His performances at club level continue to attract attention, and the Spanish staff are expected to keep monitoring his development closely.
For now, however, Spain will take the field without him, as De la Fuente focuses on securing a strong result with a streamlined and experienced defensive unit.