The Madrid-born winger from Bidasoa, Mario Nevado, has been called up by the Spanish handball national team to replace Álex Dujshebaev and Petar Cikusa, both injured. His call-up responds to the need to cover key positions in Jordi Ribera's team. Nevado takes on the responsibility of contributing in defense and attack during a decisive stretch of the international season.
Tactical analysis: defensive and offensive versatility as a resource 🤾
Nevado, trained in the Bidasoa youth academy, stands out for his ability to alternate between the left back and center back positions. His defensive game is based on good reading of passing lanes and solid physical play, while in attack he offers outside shooting and static play. His inclusion allows the coach to maintain the game structure without relying on a single profile, adapting to the demands of the Hispanos' offensive system.
The perfect patch for a team with two major absences 😅
Replacing Dujshebaev and Cikusa is no easy task, but Nevado arrives with the humility of someone who knows his moment has come. Or that, or the coach looked at the calendar and thought: well, we can't do any worse. The Madrid-born player will have to prove that he is not just a filler on the roster, but that he can put up a fight. If not, he will always have the consolation of having been in the photo with the greats.