Barcelona Forward Ansu Fati Describes World Cup Call Up by Spain As More Than a Dream Come True

• Ansu Fati is determined to seize his World Cup chance after being included in Spain’s 26-man squad for the tournament by manager Luis Enrique
• The Barcelona star's career has been destroyed over the past two years by injuries after breaking onto the first team scene at Camp Nou
• Fati has not played for Spain since October 2020, after being beset by injuries, but has returned to full fitness to make three La Liga appearances this season

Ansu Fati is feeling delighted after being selected by Luis Enrique to represent Spain at the 2022 FIFA World Cup for the first time in his career.

Fati’s World Cup hopes had been in doubt after witnessing his career take a downward spiral in the last two years following a knee injury he suffered in November 2020.

According to Goal, the 20-year-old who had not played for Spain since October 2020, has now described his call-up to Spain’s World Cup squad as a dream come true.

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"Huge pride to represent Spain at the World Cup. More than just a dream! Let’s go!"

Fati will hope to play a key part for Spain as they begin their quest for a second World Cup title as Luis Enrique's side will take on Costa Rica, Germany, and Japan in Group E.

Fati a valuable addition to Spain’s World Cup squad

Meanwhile, Ansu Fati’s selection in Spain’s final 26-man World Cup squad by Luis Enrique has been described as a masterstroke by analysts, Football Espana reports.

Fati’s ability to play both through the middle and on the left is believed to be the vital reason the Barcelona forward was picked ahead of Borja Iglesias.

Spain boss, Luis Enrique has confessed that picking Fati is a big gamble on his part but has backed the Barcelona forward to have a great tournament in Qatar 2022.

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Fati in Spain’s final World Cup squad

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Spain boss, Luis Enrique has revealed taking Ansu Fati to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar is a big risk after selecting the Barcelona forward in his final 26-man squad. \

Fati is regarded as one of Spain’s brightest young talents but the 20-year-old has seen his growth hampered by a long-term knee injury suffered in November 2020.

Enrique has now admitted that selecting Fati was a last-minute decision and a gamble he hopes will pay off at the World Cup.