By: FPJ Web Desk | December 02, 2022
Unai Simon is modern day sweeper keeper with great distribution ability
Aymeric Laporte will lead Spain in the heart of the Spanish defence
Pau Torres looks most likely to partner Laporte in defence
The experienced Carvajal offers a strong balance in attack and defence
Jordi Alba's attacking prowess makes him lethal, as the left back can also deliver crosses into the box
With Busquets likely to be rested, Rodri will most likely move to his prefered central midfield role from defence
Pedri will retain a starting position in midfield, his ability to hog possession can keep the attack away from Japan
Koke will replace Gavi who sustained a knock in the game against Germany
Ferran Torres is Spain's most lethal attacker, his ability to create attacks with the overlapping full back can cause problems to the opposition
Dani Olmo opened the floodgates for Spain's one sided victory over Costa Rica and looks likely to start in the crucial game against Japan
Alvaro Morata came off the bench to score against Germany and looks favourite to replace Asensio in starting position