Possible alignment of Spain and Morocco today in the round of 16 of the 2022 World Cup

Luis Enrique has already had the opportunity to see the team’s performance during the group stage and it is evident that the eleven that lined up against Costa Rica is the one that has left the best sensations. After the unexpected defeat against Japan, where the coach revolutionized almost the entire defensive line and a good part of the attack, What is expected is that he returns to the debut block with the reinforcements of Morata, who has three goals, and Carvajal, since Azpilicueta suffered a blow to the calf that has not allowed him to train with the group normally.

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It is therefore expected that Laporte, Jordi Alba and Asensio return to the team, in addition to the two mentioned. The only novelty could be the presence of Marcos Llorente, an option that the coach He has proven in training that his physical capacity can help a lot against the power of Morocco on the right wing, with Hakimi and Ziyech.

In any case, Luis Enrique considers the match against Morocco under the possibility that it lasts beyond ninety minutes. Extra time is an option that should not be ruled out, and that is why he has spoken with the players to insist that those who come on from the bench throughout the game will be as important as those who start. In this sense, the Asturian coach expects a match with a lot of physical wear and tear in which, when fatigue appears, the refreshment men can decide. His idea is to play with 16, not eleven.

Possible eleven of Spain

If the forecasts are confirmed, Spain would play with Unai Simon; Carvajal, Rodrigo, Laporte, Jordi Alba; Busquets, Pedri, Gavi; Asensio, Morata and Dani Olmo.