Mikel Merino: "Sin mi mujer no estaría aquí. Ha sido increíble verla, embarazada de ocho meses, ayudándome a subir las escaleras"

Mikel Merino, a midfielder, has been called up to the national team by Luis de la Fuente. This comes after a challenging recovery process from an unusual injury to his right foot. Merino had limited playing time due to this issue.

The player has expressed gratitude for the support he received during this period. His personal life has also been a significant factor in his journey. Further details about Merino's situation and his road to recovery can be found in the original report from El Mundo.