Prior to the quarter-final clash with Les Bleus, the veteran tactician has taken out time to warn his side against complacency.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899, as the two teams are set to lock horns in the last eight of the Euro 2012.
Both Spain and France have been rated amongst the favourites to win the prestigious tournament. Even though the Reds are considered the stronger side on paper, their manager has hinted towards a cautious approach ahead of the encounter.
La Furia Roja’s road to the last eight was rather comfortable, however, they have reason to worry, considering the fact that they are having difficulties in finding a best-suited forward in their current formation.
Although Del Bosque has a number of strikers at his disposal, but there seems to be uncertainty in the Spanish camp, as the veteran mentor is doubtful in choosing between a set formation featuring http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Álvaro-Negredo-c5294; or
playing Cesc Fabregas as a false 9.
The absence of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-Villa-c10629 may go on to haunt the World champions as they progress in the tournament.
Currently their boss is solely focusing on the French side as they can be considered as a threat.
Even though Laurent Blanc’s men suffered a defeat at the hands of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Sweden-c3015 on Tuesday, their resolve in the competition is unquestionable. Prior to the game against Sweden, the Bleus were enjoying a 23-game unbeaten run.
In La Roja’s bid to reclaim the European title, they have managed to draw one game and win two.
While talking to reporters, Del Bosque was quoted as saying:
"We know that they are on a similar level to us and it will be a difficult game. France has made a lot of progress [since the 2010 World Cup]. They have made some important changes and have great players such as [Karim] Benzema, [Hatem] Ben Arfa, [Samir]
Nasri, [Florent] Malouda and [Franck] Ribery. “
"This is a really big game, and we have all been looking forward to it. We will have time to prepare for the match and think of the best line-up."
Spain versus France will take place on Saturday in the Ukrainian city of Donetsk.
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