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9 ARTICLE AD
“Normally, we play based on spaces and moments. Usually, the number 9 is not a player who touches the ball a lot. In this type of configuration, the nine is more there to finalize the actions and generate chances. But when you play with a nine who gives more continuity to your game, like Asensio for example, other things happen.”. These were the words of Luis Enrique regarding the repositioning of Marco Asensio to the position of 9.
It must be said that at the start of the season, the former Real Madrid player has reached a new milestone. A scorer against Montpellier, he then produced another good performance against LOSC this weekend. Enough to secure a place in his compatriot’s eleven, and become one of the strong men in the Parisian attack. On the other side of the Pyrenees, where some had lost sight of him a little, he is once again mentioned in press articles, like an article in the daily newspaper ASwhich explains that we see “another Asensio”.
Luis de la Fuente follows him
And of course, our colleagues are talking about him again for the European champion selection a few weeks ago. According to the Iberian media, the coach Luis de la Fuente is following him closely, and is very attentive to his performances in the Parisian jersey. He would even seek to make a place for him in the Roja group, although well-stocked in attacking positions.
An indisputable time in the lists of the Spanish selection, Asensio (38 selections 2 goals) has not defended the colors of his country since the September 2023 break, one year. He was also injured against Georgia, and missed two and a half months of competition. Luis de la Fuente then did not call on him again. But it is very likely that, if Asensio continues on this path, we could see him combine with Dani Olmo or Lamine Yamal in the months to come…
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