Fernando Llorente has revealed his ambition to face his Juventus teammates next week for Spain, and to make La Roja’s World Cup squad.
The recently-turned 29-year-old has enjoyed improved form with the Bianconeri, since losing his regular spot under Vicente del Bosque after a difficult final season last term with Athletic Bilbao.
With the world and double European champions set to name their squad to face Italy next week and with the World Cup in sight, Llorente’s goal return in Serie A has him with improved hopes of a return.
Fernando Llorente has revealed his ambition to face his Juventus teammates next week for Spain, and to make La Roja’s World Cup squad.
The recently-turned 29-year-old has enjoyed improved form with the Bianconeri, since losing his regular spot under Vicente del Bosque after a difficult final season last term with Athletic Bilbao.
With the world and double European champions set to name their squad to face Italy next week and with the World Cup in sight, Llorente’s goal return in Serie A has him with improved hopes of a return.
“Spain have great strikers. It is going to be a long season, the goals scored will make a difference in Vicente del Bosque’s decision,” the forward has reflected this week to Marca.
“The forwards for Spain are at a very high level, I will see if I can be there at Brazil.
“I would love to be there for the friendly against Italy, because half the players in the Italy team are with me at Juventus and it would be interesting to compare myself against my teammates.”
Jese Rodriguez is emerging as a late candidate to take a place in La Roja’s World Cup squad for his form at Real Madrid.
“He is doing really well with Real Madrid…”