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I doubt it, has fallen down the pecking order at Real and Pedro has been arguably the best Spanish player in the League this year. Fabregas is the a player I think will play the whole tournament along with Pique and Puyol.
Yer, I'd like to see Thiago and Negredo play but I suspect Xavi, Puyol, Villa and maybe even Iniesta to retire internationally after this WC so will get their ''lap of honour'' as it were.
where is Sergio Agüero ?! i don't see Argentina without Aguero as starter...
Bench option, mate. It's been well documented that Messi's resurgence in form at a national level has a lot to do with a budding partnership with Higuain. I love Aguero, one of my favourite players, but I highly doubt he'll start if Higuain's fit.
Haha, what a div. I meant Lavezzi.
Probably not. The fact that he plays over Moussa has to do with their positions on the pitch.
Hasn't Costa chosen Spain over Brazil? If so, I'd personally put him in for Busquests, drop Alonso deeper, and Fabregas into CAM.
I think Busquets is the first on their team sheet, Alonso and Xavi are also almost nailed on as well. If Alonso is not fit than Fabregas might play midfield. Fabregas is the one dropped if they play with Costa as a striker probably.
Fair enough. I watch a lot of Spanish football, but actually tend to avoid the games involving RM / Barca as they're very predictable, so can't really be the judge of Busquests vs Alonso vs Fabregas. I have seen a lot of Costa though and would be amazed if he doesn't start.
American_Hero
you wanna give this a go or do you want me to do the honors?
I really can't see Negredo or Diego Costa on the bench tbh. Spain have the luxury of being able to rotate their world-class midfield, and they should play one of those two strikers if they have the opportunity to do so (will create so much room for everyone else).
I doubt it. Isco doesn't even start for Madrid and Pedro is the best winger that Spain has! Pedro is nailed on for me. Koke is probably more likely to start than isco
I agree, they should. But if qualification is an indicator of World Cup tactics, then Negredo and Costa both won't start.
