Spain manager Luis de la Fuente stunned by the Barcelona starlet as he makes the call

Long-term injuries to Frenkie de Jong, Gavi and Marc Bernal meant that Marc Casado was thrust into a regular starting role for Barcelona at the start of the season. It was a wash or swim test for the 21-year-old, and there is no doubt that it was the latter.

Casado has had an outstanding season so far, and it is expected that he will soon be rewarded with his first call-up to Spain. As reported by AS Diaryhead coach Luis de la Fuente is considered to have him in his squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Denmark and Switzerland.

According to the report, de la Fuente has been amazed by the development of Casado since the beginning of the season. He was playing for of Barcelona B team last season, but just a few months on, he is now a regular starter for the most in-form team in Europe.

As for Casado, de la Fuente is also believed to be considered for the first time Spain call-up for Samu Omorodion, who has been in spectacular goalscoring form for FC Porto.