The two wins from Spain U21 at the beginning of the qualifying phase they drew two conclusions: this new generation is excited and Yeremy pine it was going to last very little for Luis de la Fuente. The canary, which by age It should not even be in this category yet (it was born in 2002 and this cycle is for those born after 2000) scored three goals and distributed two assists in the first two meetings (Russia and Lithuania). In other words, it has participated directly in five of the six goals that wears La Rojita. Now Luis Enrique has recruited him and he looks like he’s here to stay, so De la Fuente must look for solutions. The problem is twofold, because also loses Bryan Gil, captain in the first two duels, although the Tottenham winger came due to the injury of Marcos Llorente.
In return, Abel ruiz came back after passing through the Absolute. The Braga striker inherits Bryan’s bracelet and Yeremy’s scoring responsibility. He has the obligation that two very important casualties are noticed as little as possible today against Slovakia, probably the toughest rival in the group. The three points would put La Rojita as a very prominent leader of his group.
As is logical in these first lists there’s a lot news, although the eleven will be very recognizable. The defense is not touched (Carreira, Francés, Hugo Guillamón and Miranda) and neither did the couple of midfielders (Victor and Turrientes). From there a team must grow that, unlike other generations, has plenty of ‘nines’ (Abel Ruiz and Fer Niño).
In front will be a Slovakia that always tends to sell its defeats against Spain in this category very expensive. The recipe to complicate La Rojita is well known: lock yourself behind, constant fouls to interrupt play and seek kickbacks. Nothing better than marking early to force them to change their roadmap …
Two games in Seville
Spain has two meetings at home to put the qualification for Euro 2023 on track. Both are played in Seville, in La Cartuja. The public will be able to enjoy this new generation of talents (there are still tickets at the box office for today’s meeting) on the same stage where the Absolute played their matches in the last European Championship.
Aces to follow
Turrientes: Your progression in recent months is exceptional. A very complete midfielder, he contributes in all facets.
Briefs: The man with the most goals in Slovakia, he is physically strong and very dangerous when he has meters to run.
Keys
Central midfielder: With Vencedor and Turrientes, De la Fuente has found a machine room that is perfectly understood and penetrated. They are the basis of this group.
Defending: Francés and Guillamón are two high-level centrals, probably above this category. Spain has been very solid behind.
Stopped ball: This generation has been very dangerous in the strategy plays in attack, something that was a weak point in the previous one. Against Lithuania the can was opened upside down by French.
Balance: Carreira and Miranda are free to climb on the sides. Midfielders must be vigilant to abort the counterattacks, which is Slovakia’s main weapon.