Known the list of 26 players who will represent Spain in the World Cup United States, Mexico and Canadait’s your turn From the Source outline the team that will be measured against Cape Verdein the debuton Monday June 15. There are three weeks in which the technician will have to clear up doubts and observe the evolution of the headdresses.
Before that opening duel against Cape Verde, Spain will play two friendly matches against Iraq and Peru. Duels in which perhaps a footballer breaks down the door. The most important thing about these preparatory matches, in addition to not losing rhythm and trying certain variations, is that there is no injury that disrupts the plans.
Unai Simón, De la Fuente’s goalkeeper
To start, the goal. Perhaps in the field of hobby or journalism it is one of the positions that raises the most doubts, but De la Fuente probably has it much clearer. If nothing changes, the starter against Cape Verde will be Unai Simón, the owner of the goal during the Haro coach’s cycle.
On the sides, Marcos Llorente seems to have an advantage over Pedro Porro and Cucurella He is indisputable on the left side. His performance with La Roja more than supports him. In the center of defense, Cubarsi and Laporta emerge as the most likely couple, with Eric García and Pubill waiting for their chance.
Three main doubts
From then on, Luis De la Fuente has three main doubts: Mikel Merinowho already had minutes with Arsenal on the last day of the Premier League, against Crystal Palace, Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams. Between the two extremes, the national team sees it as more likely that Athletic’s player will arrive in better conditions for his debut than Barca’s.
As for Merino, De la Fuente can use him in multiple positions. He can be one of the inside players, but he is also an asset to play as a nine, as he has done in the Arsenal with Mikel Arteta. This variety of resources, in addition to a formidable aerial game and great competitive ability, made the coach not hesitate after his injury: we had to wait for him.
In any case, it is very likely that none of the three will start against Cape Verde, with a midfield in which Rodri, Pedri and Fabián They start with an advantage to be in the eleven, and with Victor Muñoz in a band and Dani Olmo either Baena in the other to accompany an indisputable Oyarzabal, who brings out his best version with Spain.
