Coach Luis de la Fuente, the head coach of the Spanish national team, announced the exclusion of three players from the team's roster for the match against Georgia in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, just hours before the match.

Among the most notable exclusions was the promising defender from Real Madrid, Dean Hausen, who was a candidate to participate in the match. The announcement of the exclusions came after the Spanish Football Federation published the list of player jersey numbers for the match, which revealed the absence of these players from the final lineup.

There has been controversy surrounding Dean Hausen, the center-back who has shown remarkable performances recently, as expectations indicated that he would be part of the starting list for the match. His exclusion is a surprise, reflecting the coach's desire to rely on specific options in this crucial encounter.

This decision comes amid previous tensions between De la Fuente and FC Barcelona regarding the exclusion of young winger Lamine Yamal from the roster. After being called up, Yamal underwent medical treatment in Barcelona without the knowledge of the national team's medical staff, which ultimately led to his exclusion and caused dissatisfaction for the coach. This incident has increased the pressure on De la Fuente, who is trying to maintain the team's focus despite the surrounding circumstances.

In addition to Hausen, the list of exclusions also included striker Samuel Omorodion and player Jorge De Frutos, who had recently joined the roster to compensate for Lamine Yamal's absence.

The Spanish national team is expected to play a crucial match today, Saturday, in Tbilisi, where they aim to secure a win to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, with another opportunity to qualify in the next match against Turkey.