Kowabunga 311 Posted May 21, 2018 Goalkeepers: De Gea, Reina, Kepa. Defenders: Carvajal, Odriozola, Sergio Ramos, Piqué, Nacho, Azpilicueta, Jordi Alba, Monreal. Midfielders: Busquets, Saúl, Iniesta, Silva, Asensio, Lucas Vázquez, Koke, Thiago, Isco. Forwards: Diego Costa, Iago Aspas, Rodrigo Moreno. https://www.marca.com/futbol/seleccion/2018/05/21/5b02a15de5fdea31158b458f.html https://www.rtve.es/deportes/20180521/mundial-2018-seleccion-espanola-convocatoria-espana-julen-lopetegui/1737101.shtml 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djalminha 36 Posted May 21, 2018 (edited) I will leave this here 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kowabunga 311 Posted May 21, 2018 3 minutes ago, Djalminha said: I will leave this here Morata dropping out from the list is the most noticeable development, I think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djalminha 36 Posted May 21, 2018 6 minutes ago, Kowabunga said: Morata dropping out from the list is the most noticeable development, I think Yes, I don't think he deserved to be included, honestly. We are well covered with Aspas, Costa and Rodrigo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 10,875 Posted May 21, 2018 Busquets, Iniesta, Silva, Asensio is one of the strongest midfields in the tournament. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirBalon 2,607 Posted May 21, 2018 2 hours ago, Stan said: Busquets, Iniesta, Silva, Asensio is one of the strongest midfields in the tournament. I reckon it’ll be Isco instead of Asensio in the first team. Isco has been in mind blowing form for Spain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicero 3,857 Posted May 21, 2018 Thing with Asensio is, he doesn't really play in the 'spanish way'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machado 1,281 Posted May 21, 2018 What a midfield. Spain have no competition there in terms of talent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6666 858 Posted May 21, 2018 No real backup DM for Busquets but other than that, you can't really complain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UNORTHODOX 117 Posted May 21, 2018 Did anyone out of Fabregas, Morata, Alonso and Bellerin even deserve to be in that Spain squad. They have all had pretty poor seasons by their standards, especially Alonso and Fabregas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicero 3,857 Posted May 21, 2018 18 minutes ago, UNORTHODOX said: Did anyone out of Fabregas, Morata, Alonso and Bellerin even deserve to be in that Spain squad. They have all had pretty poor seasons by their standards, especially Alonso and Fabregas. Alonso could of been a winger option given that Spain have no width in attack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirBalon 2,607 Posted May 21, 2018 Spain’s width comes from their full-backs in Carvajal and Alba. That’s the way they’ve played for years. The only issue was who would be going to the tournament up front and those selected have deserved it because of their respective seasons at their clubs and also playing for Spain. The squad has been selected as it should for the first time in a long time. Everyone has earned their slot! Now it’s about performing. You can have all the talent you like but nothing is a given in a tournament such as this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panna King 891 Posted May 21, 2018 Not surprised about Bellerin, really poor season, he really has let himself down and probably needs to fuck off from Arsenal as well, seems to think he is a big star and I have seen this before with other players which his attitude, he has achieved fuck all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 21, 2018 2 hours ago, SirBalon said: Spain’s width comes from their full-backs in Carvajal and Alba. That’s the way they’ve played for years. The only issue was who would be going to the tournament up front and those selected have deserved it because of their respective seasons at their clubs and also playing for Spain. The squad has been selected as it should for the first time in a long time. Everyone has earned their slot! Now it’s about performing. You can have all the talent you like but nothing is a given in a tournament such as this one. I've always felt that Spain still have that underachieving in them. I don't think it will happen this time personally, but we've seen it too many times in the past. However, with this squad they need to be reaching quarters at least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spike 2,733 Posted May 21, 2018 That is a winning team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicero 3,857 Posted May 21, 2018 9 minutes ago, Asura said: No Sergi Roberto? Good utility player but Spain don't need that given they have Carvajal, Azpilicueta, and Bellerin as RB options and the sheer vast in quality they already have in midfield. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spike 2,733 Posted May 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, Cicero said: Good utility player but Spain don't need that given they have Carvajal, Azpilicueta, and Bellerin as RB options and the sheer vast in quality they already have in midfield. Bellerin isn't going to the world cup. Odriozola is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicero 3,857 Posted May 21, 2018 1 minute ago, Spike said: Bellerin isn't going to the world cup. Odriozola is. My Bad G Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spike 2,733 Posted May 21, 2018 It is so good to see Aspas, Odriozola, Nacho, and Vazquez in the squad. Not the biggest names but some of the biggest performers. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicero 3,857 Posted May 21, 2018 Spain's B Team Diego Costa---Rodrigo Asensio--------------------Lucas V Koke------Saul Monreal----Nacho--Azpilicueta---Odriozola Kepa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 10,875 Posted May 21, 2018 13 minutes ago, Cicero said: Spain's B Team Diego Costa---Rodrigo Asensio--------------------Lucas V Koke------Saul Monreal----Nacho--Azpilicueta---Odriozola Kepa so bad they don't even have a proper CB in there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asura 306 Posted May 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Cicero said: Good utility player but Spain don't need that given they have Carvajal, Azpilicueta, and Bellerin as RB options and the sheer vast in quality they already have in midfield. Not sure about Odriozola and googled to know that he is a RB too, based on the pick I assume he is better than Roberto then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirBalon 2,607 Posted May 22, 2018 2 hours ago, Asura said: Not sure about Odriozola and googled to know that he is a RB too, based on the pick I assume he is better than Roberto then Written about him before and so has @The Rebel CRS in the past. Infact I mentioned him in the game against Barcelona. He is a real talent and being touted by both Spanish giants (you know which two) and a few other European clubs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spike 2,733 Posted May 22, 2018 20 minutes ago, SirBalon said: Written about him before and so has @The Rebel CRS in the past. Infact I mentioned him in the game against Barcelona. He is a real talent and being touted by both Spanish giants (you know which two) and a few other European clubs. Odriozola is amazing. He is dynamite; pace, technique, work rate, and one hell of a cross. His crossing is unreal. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirBalon 2,607 Posted May 22, 2018 2 minutes ago, Spike said: Odriozola is amazing. He is dynamite; pace, technique, work rate, and one hell of a cross. His crossing is unreal. His crossing is indeed extraordinary and very accurate. He also has the knack of being accurate on the run at full pelt which is something very rare in fullbacks. He is still raw talent though, but all the signs are there and his selection is a very smart one for everyone I think. Haven't heard or read anyone questioning it in the media. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spike 2,733 Posted May 22, 2018 1 minute ago, SirBalon said: His crossing is indeed extraordinary and very accurate. He also has the knack of being accurate on the run at full pelt which is something very rare in fullbacks. He is still raw talent though, but all the signs are there and his selection is a very smart one for everyone I think. Haven't heard or read anyone questioning it in the media. Fuck me on an unrelated note, I didn't know Xabi Prieto had retired. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicero 3,857 Posted May 22, 2018 26 minutes ago, Spike said: Fuck me on an unrelated note, I didn't know Xabi Prieto had retired. Reported for posting unrelated content Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spike 2,733 Posted May 22, 2018 2 minutes ago, Cicero said: Reported for posting unrelated content Reported for posting unrelated content Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirBalon 2,607 Posted May 22, 2018 29 minutes ago, Spike said: Fuck me on an unrelated note, I didn't know Xabi Prieto had retired. Yeah, a real servant for La Real and sadly occurred for him on a day when Iniesta and also Torres left their clubs. Although they did give him big pieces in the Spanish news media. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites