The Real Madrid striker, who began against Costa Rica and Germany, is set to start on the bench for the upcoming clash with Japan.
Louis Enrique plans to rotate the XI by four changes from the side that drew with Germany on the second match day of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, as Spain faces Japan. One notable alteration involves Marco Asensio, who will miss a starting berth after starting in both of Spain’s prior World Cup fixtures against Costa Rica and Germany. In the opener against the Ticos, Asensio found the net, delivering his second goal for Spain in the early stages of the tournament.
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Luis Enrique is known for his willingness to shuffle the lineup from one match to the next, and for this game the task of stepping into the starting XI will fall to Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, who will replace Asensio and bring fresh pace to the attack. Williams offers a different dynamic on the flank, potentially widening Spain’s approach as they chase a pivotal victory in the group stage.
Asensio, who had a slower start to the season with Real Madrid and whose contract expires in June 2023, has grown in importance at the club as the days pass. At the national team level, Luis Enrique has consistently viewed him as a key option since the last call-up in June. Yet for this particular match, which carries significant implications for Spain’s progression, Enrique has opted to grant him a rest and test other attacking combinations.
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