At 2:45 a.m. Beijing time on September 9, the Spanish national team will face Switzerland on the road in the second round of the UEFA A League. According to the latest report from Mundo Deportivo, head coach Luis de la Fuente is planning to make a series of important adjustments to the squad in order to fight for victory in this crucial battle.
First of all, the team has to make passive rotation due to injuries. Midfielder Olmo was injured in the last match against Serbia, and although the examination ruled out the possibility of a major injury, he will miss this match for insurance purposes. In addition, Rodriguez has not been able to play since the Euro final due to a hip problem, and is unlikely to get a chance to start this game. The absence of these two players will undoubtedly pose a challenge to Spain's midfield formation.
To fill the gap, De La Fuente plans to start newcomers. It is predicted that Subbimendi will continue to get the start, while young players such as Ales Garcia and Pepeleu will also get the chance to show their abilities. With such adjustments, De la Fuente hopes to inject new energy and creativity into the team.
Meanwhile, Yamal, an attacking player who played the entire game against Serbia, could also be rested considering the fitness and form of the players. He previously sustained an injury in Barcelona's final game, sticking with the national team with the injury, and De La Fuente will be hoping that he recovers sufficiently.
In the starting lineup, Pedri is expected to be one of the new faces, and his addition will further improve the team's midfield control. There will also be changes in the backline, with Mingeza expected to make his first appearance for the national team, replacing Carvajal. And at left back, Grimaldo will rotate with Cucurelia.
The only thing yet to be determined is the center option. De La Fuente tested Ayose Perez against Serbia, but he may look at other options for this game in order to find the center candidate that best fits the team's tactical system.
