Spain v Costa Rica – Wed 23rd Nov, 16:00 | Group E | World Cup 2022

[dronefromsector7G]

Torres upfront, not exactly banging them in for Barca

 

[Tourist since 1971]

Nice for Spain to experiment with Rodri at CB to see if it works. Saves Pep from doing it in a Champs League final.

 

[jimharri]

After the Saudis and the Japanese, what odds on Costa Rica getting something out of the game? A backs to the wall draw, possibly

 

[01cravend]

Saw the team focused on CDM and thought how the fuck is Busquets still starting over Rodders. Then looked at the backline. 3 cdms on the bench and Azpi who plays there more often than not too.
Enrique really is from the Pep school of randomly pissing about with the team at questionable times.

 

[Chi-town blues]

After the Saudis and the Japanese, what odds on Costa Rica getting something out of the game? A backs to the wall draw, possibly

Ticos are really unpredictable. They can be thorns and needles but ends up exposing themselves too often .

 

[dhruvblue]

Except Garcia any Barcelona player not starting?

 

[Gray]

Back three with Rodri holding I reckon.

 

[01cravend]

Except Garcia any Barcelona player not starting?

Balde - lb
Fati - winger

 

[Chi-town blues]

Balde - lb
Fati - winger

spanish squad over loaded with talents if they keep Fati on bench.

 

[Crooked_rain]

After the Saudis and the Japanese, what odds on Costa Rica getting something out of the game? A backs to the wall draw, possibly

It’s possible

Throughout the Euros, Spain were just passing the ball side to side without much real constant threat up top.

I still think they will beat an ageing Costa Rica side, but if they just park the bus and try to get a break here and there, you never know. If Costa Rica can hold them for 60-70 mins, Spain could get desperate.