The Euro Cup is just around the corner and all those teams that compete in it are finishing their preparations before traveling to Germany. De la Fuente’s men are candidates to lift the trophy for the fourth time, although teams such as the English, French and German teams are considered favorites for it.
The “Roja” faces the match against Northern Ireland with the additions of the European champions: Carvajal, Joselu and Nacho Fernández, after beating Andorra 4-0 at the Nuevo Vivero Stadium in Badajoz. Below we leave you with all the necessary information about Spain’s eleven.
BY: Álex Remiro – The Real Sociedad goalkeeper will have the opportunity to play against Northern Ireland, just like David Raya had against Andorra. The starting goalkeeper for the Euro Cup is very likely to be Unai Simón, as has been usual in the last Euro Cup and the last World Cup.
LHP: Daniel Carvajal – After winning the Champions League and establishing himself as the best right-back in the current football environment, Daniel Carvajal joins the Spanish team’s concentration to play the last friendly before traveling to Germany.
DFC: Nacho Fernández – Nacho’s great season at Real Madrid and with more prominence than in any other due to injuries in the Merengue defense, has led him to be called up on De la Fuente’s list of 29. The match against Northern Ireland will be key to knowing whether or not he will travel to EURO 2024.
DFC: Laporte – Laporte is one of the most questioned and will have to show what he is worth. His signing for Al-Nassr has meant that he is no longer considered a high-level central defender like the one he was used to at Manchester City. Therefore, the match against Northern Ireland will be a key test to determine whether or not he travels to Germany.
LI: Cucurella – Your match against Andorra was remarkable, and you only played the second forty-five minutes. The left-back position is at stake and he will have to show the coach that he wants to start in the Euro Cup.
DCM: Rodri – It is very likely that Rodri will be short-handed against Northern Ireland, after not having any minutes against Andorra. He is a key figure for the team, depending on how he sets the pace, his teammates play in one way or another, a true orchestra director in the middle of the field.
MC: Mikel Merino – His performance against Northern Ireland will also be key for De la Fuente to take him to the Euro Cup or not. His season at Real Sociedad started out excellent but as the days went by he didn’t have as much prominence. That role is what he wants to recover to be important in a Spanish midfield that has a great variety of players.
MC: Fabian – This great variety of players is made up of many young and highly talented footballers. Fabián is also among them, his season in Paris has been remarkable and after not having minutes against Andorra, he will demonstrate his midfielder skills against Northern Ireland.
EI: Dani Olmo -He also didn’t have minutes against Andorra but a lot is expected of him. His game months ago at the Bernabéu against Brazil was very good and De la Fuente considers him as someone who will try to contribute very important things to the team. It depends on him to go to the Euro Cup or not.
ED: Lamine Yamal – Perhaps he is the player who is most expected in this team. A player who can become decisive and become a fundamental pillar for Spain in Euro 2024. Lamine Yamal is likely to play against Northern Ireland before traveling to Germany.
DC: Álvaro Morata – De la Fuente trusts him. Álvaro Morata is the captain and is the reference in an attack within a forward line that demands goals. The end of his season has not been good but the coach expects from him hunger in front of goal like he has always had and which is why he is one of the top scorers in the history of Spain.
The possible formation of the Spanish team (4-3-3)
Goalie: Alex Remiro
Defenses: Carvajal, Nacho Fernández, Laporte and Cucurella
Midfielders: Rodri, Mikel Merino and Fabián
Forwards: Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal and Álvaro Morata
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