Czech Republic-Spain: no margin for error in Prague

Luis Enrique’s men face off against the Czech Republic, which became the group leader after beating Switzerland, leaving the Netherlands away in the last European Championship. The Spanish coach does not want confidence and has made it clear to his players: “Football has changed. No friendship for three years. And I prefer this. This week we saw Belgium and France lose. And we know how difficult it is to win in Kosovo or Georgia”. The Asturians make a plan. big turnover at eleven, he gives rest to players playing against Portugal. Luis Enrique insists he has 25 starting players and maintains the identity of the team no matter how many pieces he changes.

“For us, the goalkeeper should have the first advantage on offense and the forward should be the team’s first defender. There is no match in which we do not create more chances than our opponent. This means we always go out to win. No matter where it is and no matter what our opponent is, we always have the intention to play. We will press, we will put pressure after losing, we will take risks… Then we will win or not, but whether our intention is France, Italy or the Czech Republic, in this case, we will be the leading actor of the game,” he said. warned the teacher.

big turnover

All players are available in Spain, except for Thiago, who lost concentration due to a muscle injury. And that includes Ansu Fati, who may have a few minutes, although she has no rhythm and Lucho prefers to go slowly with her.

Luis Enrique will line up eleven “smart players accustomed to possession and quality”With Raúl de Tomás at the top, he could have left the midfield to Rodri, Koke and Gavi to bet on Dani Olmo and Ferrán Torres in the end. Geri Iñígo Martínez, Eric, Marcos Alonso and Carvajal would be the first to start with no news of the goal, although the coach boasted “having three starting goalkeepers”. Luis Enrique warned that “football is changing”, and these Nations League games, which are on the calendar as the season comes to an end, are experienced by footballers in a different, more comfortable climate. more ready for vacation.

Speaking of Barca

And in that summer atmosphere, almost on the beach, the group is no stranger to current events and commentary in conversations. Gavi’s situation at BarçaThe renewal is a long way off as the club offers him a promise contract that is already a reality. Or the salary reduction that Laporta will offer to some of its employees, and even talk about it. Raúl de Tomás, who opened the door to leave Espanyol, simeone instead of Suarez

But one thing is certain, Spain has no margin of error against a tough opponent like the Czech Republic, as they need to correct their Sevilla setback by adding three points to Prague. Anything that doesn’t win takes him away from the Final Four.