Atlético de Madrid player Álvaro Morata is the only center forward in Luis Enrique’s squad for the World Cup
The names of Borja Iglesias and Iago Aspas are the main absences in the ‘9’ position
Alvaro Morata remains the chosen one to occupy the position of center forward in the selection led by Luis Enrique ahead of the world cup qatar. The Atlético de Madrid player is the unique pure ‘9’ in the call for Spainwith Borja Iglesias and Iago Aspas as main absences.
The coach of the Spanish team is a great supporter of Morata, who was already the main offensive reference of the selection in the past European Championshipwith an important role for the team to reach the semi-finals, a match that they lost on penalties to an Italy that would become champions of the tournament.
bruise he was also the scorer against a Portugal full of talent and that qualified Spain for the Final Four of the Nations League to be held in 2023. The Spanish striker seems untouchable for Luis Enrique, and the trust between player and coach will be key for the future of the selection in the World Cup.
The great performance of Borja Iglesias at Betis and Iago Aspas at Celta at this start of the campaign it has not been enough to receive the call from the coach, with both players out of the squad.
These two absences put the question in the air about who will be Morata’s replacement in case of being injured, with players like Ansu Fati or Ferran Torres, who occupy the position of extremeas possible emergency substitutes at the ‘9’ position.
bruise He has scored five goals in the 19 games played this season with his team, and is an untouchable for Simeone in his starting elevens. Blades He has marked seven goals and has distributed two assists, while Borja Iglesias has found target in eight times and has assisted his peers in three occasions.