Spain 23-Man World Cup 2018 Squad & Possible Starting Lineup

Julen Lopetegui will announced Spanish world cup squad on Monday, 21 May 2018 after the Spanish league season is over on the weekend. Spanish newspaper Marca has already revealed the names of 20 players confirmed in the squad but we will know the final look of 2018 Spanish World Cup squad on Monday. We will update this page once the full squad is announced.

Spain Coach: Julen Lopetegui

Spain will be one of the favourites to go all the way in 2018 world cup under new coach Julen Lopetegui who was a surprise appointment back in 2016 after Vicente Del Bosque retired from international coaching role. Spain have been doing pretty well under Lopetegui since he took over and he has been forced to change from that famous 4-3-3 system to more of a 4-5-1 due to lack of quality wingers. Lopetegui do have to improvise with his team selection as the squad is not as talented as it used to be.

Possible Starting Lineups:

David De Gea is surely set to start in goal for Spain after his incredible form over the last few seasons. Jordi Alba and Dani Carvjal/Cesar Azpilicueta as full backs. Sergio Ramos and Pique to continue playing in central defense roles. Sergio Busquets to start as defensive midfielder with Saul Niguez and Thiago Alcantara taking central midfield roles. Spain do not have proper recognized pacy wingers and we can expect Isco and Koke to start on either side of the flanks and depending on match situations Marco Asensio and Suso can be used as forwards in three man attack . Diego Costa is surely first choice striker with Alvaro Morata as back up.

Spain Schedule of World Cup 2018:

Spain got a tough competition this year in group stage. The first team against whom they play opening match are the European champions (Portugal). The other two teams later they face Iran and Morocco.

1. Portugal vs Spain – 15 June 2018

2. Iran vs Spain – 20 June 2018

3. Spain vs Morocco – 25 June 2018

Possible Spain 23 Men Squad:

Spain squad will be announced on Monday, 21st May 2018 after the last spanish league game has been played. We can expect a stronger 23 men team squad selected by the new head coach (Julen Lopetegui).

PLAYERCLUBAGEPOSITION

PLAYER CLUB POSITION

1.David de Gea Manchester United GK

2.Pepe Reina Napoli GK

3.Sergio Rico Sevilla GK

4.Gerard Piqué Barcelona Defender

6.Sergio Ramos Real Madrid Defender

7.Jordi Alba Barcelona Defender

8.Marc Bartra Betis Defender

9.Nacho Real Madrid Defender

10.Dani Carvajal Real Madrid Defender

11.César Azpilicueta Chelsea Defender

12.Javi Martínez Bayern Munich Defender

13.Sergio Busquets Barcelona Midfielder

14.Andrés Iniesta Barcelona Midfielder

15.Thiago Alcantara Bayern Munich Midfielder

16.David Silva Manchester City Midfielder

17.Marco Asensio Real Madrid Midfielder

18.Isco Real Madrid Midfielder

19.Koke Atlético Madrid Midfielder

20.Lucas Vazquez Real Madrid Forward

21.Iago Aspas Forward

22.Rodrigo Moreno Valencia Forward

23.Diego Costa Atletico Madrid Forward

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