According to Xinhua, Simon, who has earned 46 caps for Spain, was the first-choice goalkeeper throughout last summer’s victorious European Championship campaign, despite playing with a wrist injury. He later underwent surgery to address the issue, forcing him to miss the first four months of the season and De la Fuente’s last three squad selections. However, after making his return in December, the coach has wasted no time in recalling him at the earliest opportunity.
