da supremo： Spain boast perhaps the most complete squad of all 32 nations competing in this summers World Cup. The reigning European champions made light work of their qualifying group, winning all 10 fixtures with the style and conviction shown in Austria and Switzerland two years ago. Coach Vicente Del Bosque is in the enviable position of having 23 top-class players at his disposal, playing with an expression comparable only with that of domestic champions Barcelona’s enchanting style of play.
da blaze casino： The midfield is where Spain will seek to dominate opponents. Xavi and Xabi Alonso will start in the centre of midfield, with David Silva and Andres Iniesta providing the width and invention. Such is the versatility of the Spanish midfield, all of those starting could feasibly occupy any of the four positions in midfield with consummate ease. Xavi’s metronomic passing and unrivalled vision will undoubtedly be a key factor in Spain’s potential success this summer, as will their strength in depth; the likes of Fabregas, Mata and Navas are all in reserve, all capable of changing a game with a moment of brilliance.
At the back, Barcelona pairing Carles Puyol and Gerard Pique will add an air of cohesion and will look to replicate their excellent league form. Sergio Ramos, who like Phillipp Lahm for Germany seems to perform better for his country than at club level, will again provide attacking prowess down the right, while the marauding Capdevila will give the backline experience and calmness on the ball. Group opponents Honduras and Switzerland should not expect much joy in their group fixtures, especially given the presence of Iker Casillas in the Spanish goal.
As the cliché goes, ‘goals win games’ and with a pairing the calibre of Fernando Torres and David Villa, rest assured there will be plenty of those; The prolific partnership has amassed 60 goals between them for Spain. Dani Guiza, Fernando Llorente and Alvaro Negredo all offer options up-front, though it is difficult to see them getting a game ahead of two of Europe’s most feared marksmen…
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