Spain earlier than its final executioner

Gelsenkirchen (Germany), June 19 (EFE).- In the identical manner that the identify of Italy seems within the path of the successes of the Spanish workforce within the Euro Cup, the rival in opposition to which it unleashed its years of best glory, its two The final painful farewells of the event had that style of ‘vendetta’ in opposition to a workforce that, after profitable the final version, is in the identical part of renewal. In Gelsenkirchen the management of Group B is at stake after the victory of each of their debut.

Of the penalties saved by Iker Casillas and the decisive one scored by Cesc Fábregas, who had by no means taken one earlier than in skilled soccer till that key second within the historical past of Spanish soccer in Vienna, the day Spain buried its fears within the quarterfinal spherical From the ultimate of Euro 2008, to the best soccer exhibition in a last, kyiv’s 4-0 victory within the last of the 2012 version, Italy was a sufferer.

However a workforce just like the ‘azzurra’ ought to by no means be underestimated. With a aggressive feeling and character inherited from era to era, she settled accounts with Spain on the trail to success. Their second Euro Cup, one lower than Spain, two groups positioned one step decrease than the favorites from which they really feel comfy.

The 2 semifinals of the Nations League dyed pink within the final two duels, current the Spanish workforce as a extra rolling block in instances of change. With Luis de la Fuente in control of a retouching of the mannequin that isn’t very enticing in statistics however very efficient within the area. In 45 minutes, the Spain of the wingers with Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams rising their verticality, had already sentenced a duel in opposition to Croatia that was often linked to struggling, most put on and tear and equality.

The three-0 within the debut establishes a wager by Luis de la Fuente that he should prolong in opposition to Italy, one other high-profile duel within the ‘group of demise’ that may strengthen Spain’s candidacy. A brand new victory assures them the management of the group and goals to place the hosts Germany on the trail, in future quarterfinals, however that isn’t thought-about in a gaggle of gamers hungry for fulfillment.

The choice of with the ability to rotate your complete workforce to contain everybody, as Luis Aragonés did in 2008 in opposition to Greece, within the occasion of a constructive victory in opposition to Italy and by not touching what works, invitations us to assume that De la Fuente won’t make changes to his beginning workforce. With Aymeric Laporte, lately recovered from an overload, dropping his privileged place to Nacho. With Rodri and Álvaro Morata recovered from minor discomfort to imagine management as captains.

Spain, the second highest scoring workforce after Germany and with a mean by De la Fuente that surpasses all of the final coaches (2.86 objectives per recreation with out counting his unintended debut in a pleasant with a win over Lithuania), misplaced possession 111 video games later in a match at his debut. It goes from main the rankings in possession and passing reliability to being thirteenth within the event.

Unthinkable since 2008 however results-oriented, as its chief, Rodri, defended. “What issues to me is profitable.” The punch helps De la Fuente’s wager that measures the ‘growth’ Lamine Yamal, who has change into one of many nice sensations of Euro 2024 on the age of 16. The youngest debutant within the historical past of the event and likewise as a starter. He is able to overtly face giants in full stadiums, as a substitute of taking his fourth 12 months ESO exams at his college.

Between math homework, he comes up with a brand new problem: to be the youngest scorer within the event.

Nonetheless present champion of the Euro Cup, Italy doesn’t arrive in Germany among the many favorites. The curler coaster that has been skilled within the final 6 years, being unnoticed of two World Cups however with the oasis within the desert of an surprising continental title, will increase the uncertainty a couple of workforce in reconstruction that works to return to the place the place it as soon as stood, within the highest in world soccer.

With Luciano Spalletti because the architect of this reconstruction that seems to be a long-term venture, though he has simply arrived on the bench, having not even accomplished a 12 months in cost, Italy is starting to present the impression that, no less than, it is aware of what it’s about. wish to play. His coach’s strategy is maybe considerably groundbreaking with the traditional type that’s positioned within the collective creativeness of soccer followers, since his intention is to win, sure, however by taking part in properly. He has solely misplaced one recreation since his arrival, and it was in opposition to England.

Undisputed within the midfield, Nicolo Barella (Inter) precipitated a schism over the potential of not being in opposition to Albania because of quadriceps discomfort. Key participant of the ‘Nazionale’, he confirmed it with the comeback aim in opposition to Albania, he’s the thermometer of Italy. If he’s properly, his Italy has prospects. A workforce that additionally arrives with no clear star, with no outstanding identify, with no man who can resolve the video games by himself. With out that participant to present it to in order that he can rating a aim alone. The energy of the group is the mantra that’s repeated within the transalpine nation. In fact, the squad shouldn’t be devoid of nice gamers accustomed to combating on the highest stage.

In aim he’ll workforce up with Donnarumma (PSG), a goalkeeper within the highlight at membership stage however captain and indeniable between the sticks with the ‘Azzurra’; The protection is led by Dimarco and Bastoni, champions of the ‘Scudetto’ with Inter and finalists within the Champions League final season; within the midfield Barella and Jorginho (Arsenal); and, above, Chiesa, who was already a headache for Spain within the final Euro Cup, and Scamacca, from ‘Juve’ and Atalanta, respectively, accustomed to taking part in video games in Europe, will attempt to rating the aim.

One thing that characterizes this Italy is that it isn’t tied to schemes. You may kind with a protection of three and a pair of wingers or with a traditional line of 4. Towards Albania they fashioned the latter manner, however the Spanish workforce could cause a change in a central defensive place. The ball supply of Riccardo Calafiori (Bologna), a promising younger man, may have been the protagonist in opposition to Albania because of the kind of rival, however maybe in opposition to Spain, a participant like Gianluca Mancini (Rome), a extra skilled man, can occupy his place to pair with Morata.

Within the heart of the sphere the one doubt lies in whether or not Spalletti will repeat eleven with Jorginho, Barella, Frattesi (Inter) and Pellegrini (Roma) performing as proper winger, or will introduce muscle with Cristante eradicating one between Pellegrini or Frattesi to strengthen the Heart Lane.
Up high Scamacca, a participant who likes contact and has loads of high quality to go all the way down to obtain, and Chiesa, Italy’s striker, paired with Carvajal, have their place assured.