Vicente Del Bosque’s charges lock horns with the Republic of Ireland as progress to the knockout stages hinges.
After their misery showing in their Euro 2012 opening match, Spain take on the challenge of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Republic-of-Ireland-c2987. The Irish on the other hand were comprehensively beaten by Croatia and proclaimed themselves as the ‘Cinderella’ of the
group.
While, the defending champions needs a victory to solidify their chances for progression to the knockout stages, Ireland have a point to prove after their heartache in previous international competitions.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vicente-c36001 Del Bosque came under severe criticism for fielding Cesc Fabregas as a false 9. Despite the fact that the former Real Madrid manager has defended his decision, it looks likely that he will resort to a 4-3-3.
With Fabregas warming the bench, Del Bosque will have to choose between Torres, Negredo and Llorente. The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 ace looks to get the nod ahead of his inform compatriots as the 61-year-old tactician looks at him given his international exposure.
Moreover, with a target man in place, the Spanish head coach can look to replace Busquets or http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Pedro-c29582 Rodriguez to add much needed depth to the squad.
While http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Richard-Dunne-c31070 is suffering from fatigue but is expected to overcome the pain barrier to represent the national team.
On the other hand, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Darron-Gibson-c10368 are likely to return to the first team after missing training earlier in the week.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Kevin-Doyle-c20719 is expected to be the major ousting from the Irish squad after giving another hapless performance. Shane Long has been tipped to replace the longstanding first choice attacker in the first team.
Spain are favourites to take the maximum points on offer and cement their chances for progress to the knockout rounds with a match against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Croatia-c2879 still to be played. Vicente Del Bosque’s charges should have been disappointed after their performance against
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Italy-c2926 and will be gunning to get a positive result against the European minnows.
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