Little by little, Euro 2024 is getting closer. The teams that will participate in this tournament are already concentrated and playing the previous friendly matches in preparation for this summer’s big event in Europe.
The Spain coach, Luis de la Fuente, has announced a pre-list of 29 players, in which he must make at least three discards, so we still do not definitively know who will be the players who will defend La Roja in Spain.
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Taking into account that pre-list of 29, in which there are notable absences due to injury, let’s see what the starting eleven could be to debut at Euro 2024.
He is Luis de la Fuente’s trusted goalkeeper, and the one who has defended the Spanish goal in recent tournaments. With good footwork and good reflexes between the sticks, the Basque goalkeeper should be the starter in the next Euro Cup.
The Real Madrid full-back is having a great season. And at 32 years old he is in better shape than ever, and his contribution will surely be key to the interests of the national team in this tournament. It seems impossible that someone could take away his starting position.
The center back of French origin is one of the regulars for the Spanish coach. He shows great security at the back, and with good ball delivery, in addition to contributing to the team’s offensive game, so he should undoubtedly be a starter in this championship.
The first doubts begin in the eleven. Le Normand’s partner in the center of defense could be Aymeric Laporte, since he has been Luis de la Fuente’s most common bet. However, we should not rule out Nacho, who finished the season with Real Madrid at a very high level, nor Pau CubarsÃ, whom he already made his senior debut.
Another doubt is knowing who will occupy the left back. José Luis Gayá should have been the starter, but an unfortunate injury has kept him out of the Euro Cup. Therefore, that position could be occupied by Alejandro Grimaldo, who has had a record season at Bayer Leverkusen.
The cornerstone of this team. The player through whom all the balls pass and maintains balance on the field. His contribution is fundamental, and he is undoubtedly called to be one of the leaders and captains of the national team in the coming years. There is no doubt about his ownership.
One of Luis de la Fuente’s trusted men. The Real Sociedad player contributes a lot to the team, and if he is at his highest level, he should be indisputable in the starting eleven ahead of this important tournament.
The last piece of this great midfield that would make up the Spanish team. The player who provides that touch of different quality and the pause that the team sometimes needs. Under normal conditions, Pedri’s ownership is beyond any doubt, however with Barcelona he has had physical problems throughout the season. We will have to see in what state of form he arrives and if he is able to hold out.
The Athletic Club winger would contribute something different to the games. His great speed and his overflow are essential in games in which the rival closes behind you, as usually happens with the national team. Furthermore, it is in very good condition.
Another of the Rioja coach’s trusted men. A starter in the lower categories, he has also made a place for himself in the senior team, and if everything goes well he should be part of this starting eleven for the Euro Cup. However, we must remember that Lamine Yamal is at a good level, he is one of the sensations of this team, and it will not be unreasonable for him to start in place of Olmo. We will have to see what decision Luis de la Fuente makes in the two friendlies.
He is the captain of this team, and his presence in the starting eleven is beyond any doubt. Morata has gone through difficult stretches throughout the season, but Luis de la Fuente’s confidence in him remains the same. Against Croatia, the Atlético de Madrid forward will be the reference in attack.
This is what the formation would look like (1-4-3-3)
Goalie: Unai Simon
Defenses: Carvajal, Le Normand, Laporte, Grimaldo
Midfielders: Rodri, Mikel Merino, Pedri
Fronts: Nico Williams, Morata, Dani Olmo
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