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His return, however, comes at the expense of **David Raya**, who has excelled at **Arsenal** this season and deputised impressively during Simón’s injury layoff.
Simón, who starred for Spain at **Euro 2024**, has been a fixture in La Roja’s setup when fit. However, wrist problems forced him to miss the past few international windows, allowing Raya to establish himself as a serious contender for the starting role.
Despite Raya’s impressive form in **England**, de la Fuente appears ready to reinstate Simón for the clash in **Rotterdam**.
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Speaking ahead of the game, Simón was diplomatic about the selection battle. “We haven’t talked about whether I will be a starter, but it doesn’t take my sleep away. Any of the three of us can play and do very well,” he said.
Simón also reflected on his recovery, admitting that he pushed himself to play through pain during the summer tournament. “I feel good, much better than at the end of last season. It was an outrage what we did with the wrist at the European Championship,” he added.
With **Spain** entering a crucial period ahead of **Euro 2025**, the battle for the No.1 jersey will continue to intensify. While Simón appears to have de la Fuente’s trust, Raya’s performances for **Arsenal** suggest this is far from a settled debate.
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