A look back at the team that was able to eliminate Luis de la Fuente in the third game on the way to the European Championship in Germany.
Forbidden to fail. He already did it in Esocia and he cannot do it in Georgia, where the Spanish national team will continue this Friday towards the Eurocopa de Germany 2024. In this sense, it is worth looking at which team Luis de la Fuente would can turn off Tbilisi.
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Before this call, Luis de la Fuente has Lamine Yamal, Álex Baena and Abel Ruiz, names added to those of César Azpilicueta, back in the National Team. However, it is not expected that all three will start against Georgia.
Yes, you can imagine Unai Simón in goal, although the presence of Kepa, now at Real Madrid, cannot be ruled out. Aymeric Laporte and Robin Le Normand could appear in the center of defense as long as the former overcomes ankle discomfort. If he didn’t arrive, Pau Torres would play. The bands should be for Dani Carvajal and José Luis Gayá.
Taking the 4-2-3-1 with De la Fuente, Rodri is a regular in the double spin and will be joined by one of the two players rotating at his side: Mikel Merino or Fabián Ruiz. In the line of three midfielders, Gavi moves into the middle of Dani Olmo and Marco Asensio. Above, Morata and Joselu contest for center forward position, with the Atlético de Madrid player starting as favourite.
On the other hand, Lamine Yamal, despite not being expected as a starter, could make history when he makes his debut with the Absolute. He would surpass Gavi as the youngest footballer to debut with the Spanish national team. His teammate at Barça did it at 17 years and 62 days and he would now do it at 16 years and 57 days.
On the Georgia side, Napoli footballer Kvaratskhelia is the big threat. The end of the Italian champion is the leader in the field of a team that has other interesting names such as Mikautadze (Ajax bought him for 16 million) or Chakvetadze (Watford). However, the most famous of Spanish football is Valencia’s goalkeeper Mamardashvili.
LIKELY ALIGNMENTS FOR GEORGIA VS. SPAIN TEAM
Georgia: Mamardashvili; Gocholeishvili, Dvali, Sazonov, Kashia, Azarov; Kiteishvili, Gagnidze, Davitashvili, Kvaratskhelia; and Mikautadze.
Spain: Unai Simon or Kepa; carvajalLaporte or Pau Torres, Le Normand, Gaya; Rodri, Mikel Merino; Dani Olmo, Gavi, Asensio and Morata or Joselu.
WHEN AND WHERE IS GEORGIA VS. SPAIN TEAM
THE CALLS FOR GEORGIA VS. SPAIN TEAM
Lamine Yamal, the main novelty on De la Fuente’s list. The FC Barcelona player is barely 16 years old and it is the first time he has been called up for the Absolute. AlsoThis is the first call-up for Alex Baena, from Villarrea.
“Lamine Yamal’s age has left me in no doubt whatsoever. For me, Lamine is great, there is no age problem. Those players progress much faster than other players. You have to give him the chance to keep growing, he has a lot left behind,” said De la Fuente.
In the absences section, it should be noted that neither Ansu Fati, nor Nacho Fernández, nor Fran García, nor Juan Bernat, nor Jesús Navas (injured), nor Sergio Canales, nor Yeremi Pino went this time.
Source: Goal