Spain manager Luis Enrique has warned Sergio Busquets he is not guaranteed a place in his team for next summer’s European Championship.
The 32-year-old captained the team in their friendly draw with Portugal ahead of Nations League fixtures against Switzerland and Ukraine.
Yet Lucho says he will select his team on merit and Busquets will only play if he’s proved he deserves his place in the starting XI.
“If he maintains the level of the last 11 years, he’ll be at the Euros. If he lowers it, we’ll see,” he said.