Luis Enrique shakes up the eleven to face Japan in the last game of the group stage
Up to five changes the coach has made regarding the lineup against Germany
Spain faces the last game of the group stage with the sole objective of being in the round of 16 of the World Cup in Qatar 2022. They thrashed Costa Rica 7-0 in the opening game and got a valuable point against Germany for now depend on themselves to be first in the group and face Croatia in the final phase.
If they are second, Luis Enrique’s men already know that they areYour rival would be Moroccofirst classified in group F.
Luis Enrique shakes the eleven
He trusted against Germany in the same block that overwhelmed Costa Rica at the start of the tournament, only substituting Azpilicueta by Carvajal, but against Japan he has decided to make a different line-up.
This is the lineup of Spain to face Japan
Unai Simón, Azpilicueta, Pau, Rodrigo, Balde, Busques, Pedri, Gavi, Olmo, Morata and Nico Williams
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The Asturian coach once again bets on Azpilicueta on the right wing and paul torres, who makes his debut, in the center of the rear. on the left enter Bucketwho replaces Jordi Alba.
It does not change the Barca midfield that is giving such good results but, on the other hand, if it revolutionizes the attacking line with the entry of morata Y Nico Williams Of start. In total, five changes compared to the last match against the German team.
At 8:00 p.m. CET, Japan vs. Spain will kick off at the Khalifa International Stadium, key to know that two members will be in the final draw, which right now already has ten national teams. At the same time the Costa Rica – Germany will be played, also with options for both teams.