5 La Liga-based talents that Luis Enrique might be keeping an eye on

#2 Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad)

Oyarzabal (left) could be the replacement for David Silva

A left-footed star, Oyarzabal's style to play reminds people of former Spanish international Pedro Munitis. A very pacy winger, he has come on in leaps and bounds since making his debut for La Real in September 2015 and it seems a question of WHEN and not IF the Real Sociedad star will make his return to the national fold.

For a 21-year-old, his understanding of the game is quite impressive. This awareness of everything that is going on around has helped the player make smart decisions in what to do and how to implement it. Nominally a winger, it is not unusual to see him drift infield either in support of the striker(s) or to seek out goal-scoring opportunities for himself.

Among the youngster's greatest strengths is his exceptional crossing ability, which saw him claim seven assists in La Liga last season. Given his style of play, Oyarzabal could play the same role that David Silva has been playing for the national team given the similarities in style.

His only previous rodeo with La Roja was when he made his debut against Switzerland in 2016. With Enrique expected to make the Spanish team play faster and quicker than they had been playing under previous managers, it seems perfectly set-up for the winger to stake a claim.