De la Fuente’s semi-final mystery
The last image on the grass of the old Neckarstadion, now the Stuttgart Arena, was almost dramatic.. Absolutely exhausted players. Some, like Carvajal, after making the last pass with a tackle on Musiala, did not allow the “Bavarian devil” to escape in search of a 2-2 draw. Already with a yellow card, he was sure that he would miss the semi-final. It was the 125th minute of the game. It was the final: all or nothing.
Carvajal will be one of the safest victims of Tuesday’s semi-finals.. Madrid side there may be a replacement in the person of Jesus Navaswho at 39 is set to play one of the most important games of his career. But beware: Navas has some great international moments on his resume. He started the game on Iniesta’s goal; he also has a knack for converting the decisive penalty. One of his players who reached the 2013 Confederations semi-finals, Nacho or Vivian, could also play at full-back, but they are more defensive options.
Pedri opens another gap
In addition to Carvajal, Robin Le Normand will be in defence. Nacho, his replacement against Stuttgart (De la Fuente wisely wanted to avoid the risk of a second yellow card), will start in Munich. Pedri is likely to be out with a dislocated left knee. The first tests were done last night, but it is difficult to think that he will recover.
The Battle of Stuttgart also affected the players. Fabian He left touched, Dani Olmo towards the end he was limping too; and until Nachoafter a push from Wirtz, was seriously injured. Everyone will make an effort, but this time Spain will have only four days of rest before the match in Munich. Speculation will soon begin with an eleven that could consist of Unai Simon; Navas, Nacho, Laporte, Cucurella; Rodrigo, Fabian or Merino; Lamin, Olmo, Niko; and Mora or Ferran.
Everything will depend on recovery, because the players like it Grimaldo, Merino, Ferran or Oyarzabal They are ready to go in if necessary. The hands of the physiotherapists will be smoking in concentration at the Der Öschberghof complex in Donaueschingen for the next 72 hours.
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