Spain kicks off ‘de la Fuente era’ with fresh air and Malaga is upended

La Roja with five teams in Group A (Spain, Norway, Scotland, Georgia and Cyprus) and the first two get a direct ticket for the Euro. La Roja also holds the UEFA Nations League wild card. because his presence in the Final Four could allow him to secure a playoff playoff.

without Haland

In any case, the team is the favorite to take first place in the group. Norway will be the toughest opponent and big star Erling Haaland will fight unscathed. Odegaard of Arsenal and Sorloth of Real Sociedad, These are the two main threats to a team that is advancing with players spread across the major European Leagues and that no one trusts despite Haaland’s defeat.

Centre Kristoffer Ajer (Brentford) and offensive, Joshua KingTwo other significant absences of the Scandinavian team from Fenerbahçe.

De la Fuente, no matter how Norway plays, He has a clear idea about the game. A 4-2-3-1 in the defensive phaseyour team on offense Open more with 4-3-3.

Manchester City’s Rodri will be the team’s pivotal piece. The player will leave the central position he held during the World Cup and return to the midfield.

Rodri will be the center of the election Efe

From here, the coach demands a lot of action from the midfielders. For example, Gavi can start from the left wing and have freedom of movement. It could be something similar with ceballospractically able to play midfielder. Mikel Merino and Fabián discuss the hinge position of the double pivot more climbing in defense and offense.

another skeleton

Then, With the loss of Pedri and the withdrawal of BusquetsYou will see a very different midfield from the World Cup, with Gavi as the sole survivor. De la Fuente wants to make his mark with a more powerful attack with a more crowded midfield and two natural forwards. Morata and Aspas aim headlinesbut the coach took the other players with many goals as follows: Joselu, Borja Iglesias or Dani Olmo himself.

Joselu, Iago Aspas and Borja Iglesias pose during a training session for the National Team. RFEF

Players who can revolutionize the game are also registered as born wingers. Like Yéremi Pino or Nico Williams. De la Fuente will break Luis Enrique’s indisputable 4-3-3 rigidity and play with more alternatives than both the starter and the bench, depending on the needs of the game.

The 61-year-old coach already has experience in short tournaments and qualifying stages. from their experience in the lower teams. He became European champion with Sub’19 and Sub’21. and although he has not developed a significant career at club level, it appears to be a guarantee from the Federation.

another mood

His profile is very different from Lucho’s. Twist is important. The basis of the change was sports, for example, he was looking for other game alternatives to avoid the traffic jams against Morocco in the World Cup. but they also like to have a calmer coach. and does not crack due to its character.

His first week at Las Rozas was an oil pool.Except for the injury of Bryan Gil, who was not replaced by another player and had a 25-player on the list. Good weather prevailed, With a new captain like Morata very integrated into the group of young people.

Bryan Gil had to cripple concentration Pablo Garcia / RFEF

De la Fuente avoided falling into the vices of the past by calling Sergio Ramos. and the veterans who came have also done it with the enthusiasm of the youth, since it has not been common in the national team lately, Like Iago Aspas or Nacho.

The technician asked in his presentation Spain has 48 million players pushing the team. and for now he has achieved his goal of returning to the excitement. As a minimum, A great party is expected at La Rosaleda this Saturday.

SERIES

Spain: Kepa, Carvajal, Nacho, Laporte, Gayà, Rodri, Merino, Ceballos, Gavi, Morata and Aspas.

Norway: Nyland, Pedersen, Ostigard, Strandberg, Meling, Aursines, Daelhi, Odegaard, Solbakken, Elyounoussi and Sorloth.

Judge: Benoit Bastien (France)

Stadium: Rose Garden

Calendar: 20.45

Television: La1