Spain-Czech Republic: Time to react

Here there is no time to fall asleep and in the second game of this Nations League, spain he practically has to win against the Czech Republic in Prague (8:45 p.m./La1) if you want to be in the Final Four. And it is that the Czechs lead group A2 right now after beating Switzerland in their debut (2-1) on Saturday also in the Eden Stadium of your capital. Therefore, a defeat would leave the locals even more leaders, five points behind Luis Enrique’s men, far from the first place that gives access to the final phase.

The team of Jaroslav Silhavy gave the surprise against the Swiss, a priori superior rival due to the level of the leagues in which most of their footballers play. In addition, they face this FIFA date with four games of Nations League without its great star, Patrik Schickwhich is low due to injury at this concentration.

The Spanish team, for its part, which landed yesterday morning in Prague, wants to get rid of the bad taste left in its mouth by the draw against Portugal at the Benito Villamarín (1-1). La Roja was superior to the Portuguese, but ended up giving up a tie that, seen what was seen, knew little. In Prague they have the opportunity to remedy this against a team that has just been promoted to Division A of the Nations League.

Luis Enrique could revolutionize the eleven. The Spanish coach is a friend of rotations to keep the 24 on alert and in a squad with as much competition as his it is more than likely that there will be a lot of movement in the starting team. Unai Simón seems untouchable for the Asturian coach and he was good against Portugal. But on defense several changes are expected. Carvajal, Iñigo Martínez or Marcos Alonso did not have minutes in Seville and this time Eric Garcia will be available, already at 100 percent after starting the concentration with an inopportune tonsillitis that left him out against Portugal.

In midfield Koke could come in for Carlos Soler, the bet against Portugal and that he was overtaken by Bernardo Silva, especially in the first half. Everything indicates that Gavi will continue in the eleven after leaving behind a blow that prevented him from finishing the match against the Portuguese. Above, Dani Olmo and Raúl de Tomás, who came on in the second half in Seville, are the alternatives, although Morata and Sarabia are sweet and Ferran was publicly defended by the coach.

Luis Enrique had one last session yesterday at the Eden Stadiumm from Prague, scene of tonight’s game, to finish outlining the starting team. A relaxed session to adapt to the field, which according to the local press will not be full. About 15 thousand fans are expected in a capacity of 21 thousand. The fault, the price of tickets. The cheapest, 2,250 crowns, about 90 euros.

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