Spain take on Luxembourg in the 2016 Euro Qualifiers match and Vicente del Bosque’s team need only a point against opponents ranked 142nd in the world who have lost all four of their away games in Group C. How will La Roja Furia lineup for the clash? Here is a look
Goalkeeper: Iker Casillas
In spite of being in a good form, Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea will not be starting. Instead, Vincente del Bosque will start the Spanish skipper Iker Casillas at goal.
Defenders: Juanfran, Pique, Sergio Ramos and Jordi Alba
Spain also have problems in defence, with Sergio Ramos, Dani Carvajal, Inigo Martinez and Bruno Soriano forced out injured. But Ramos is set to make it to the XI after taking part in Real Madrid’s derby against Atletico last weekend. The back-line will consist of the experienced pairing of Gererd Pique and Sergio Ramos as the central midfielders.
Atletico right-back Juan Fran will play as the right-back while Barcelona’s Jordi Alba will play in the left side ahead of Chelsea’s Cesar Azplicueta and Arsenal’s in-form Nacho Monreal. If Ramos is deemed ynfit to play, Barcelona defender Marc Bartra will replace him.
Midfielders: Sergio Busquets, Thiago Alcantara and santi Cazorla
In midfield, star midfielder Andres Iniesta is sidelined with a hamstring injury, while David Silva and Cesc Fabregas are also out due to respective injuries. A test will be conducted on David Silva before the match and his presence in the playing XI will be decided on that result. However, Silva will feature in the front three for La Roja Furia. In their absence, BArcelona’s Sergio Busquets, Bayern Munich’s Thiago Alcantara and Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla will feature in the XI.
Forwards: Juan Mata, Pedro Rodriguez and Alvaro Morata
If Silva is fit, he will be in the XI and in case of his absence, Manchester United star Juan Mata will be in action in the frontline supported by Chelsea’s new signing Pedro and Juventus’ Alvaro Morata. Manager Vincente del Bosque has dropped Diego Costa from the squad for disciplinary reasons.