Spainvs.Denmark

sportsmole.co.uk, 10 October 2024, 13:50

Spain will have to cope without a plethora of first-team regulars for Saturday's UEFA Nations League fixture against Denmark at Estadio Nueva Condomina.

Key La Roja duo Rodri and Dani Carvajal are ruled out for several months with ACL injuries, while Robin Le Normand - who would have been suspended for this match anyway - suffered a 'traumatic brain injury' while representing Atletico Madrid earlier this month.

Barcelona trio Dani Olmo, Ferran Torres and Gavi are also sidelined with injuries, along with Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams and Girona's Bryan Gil.

Luis de la Fuente is therefore enforced to make changes to the starting lineup that began the 4-1 win against Switzerland last month, with Pedro Porro and Oscar Mingueza set to battle for a start at right-back in Carvajal's absence.

Seventeen-year-old starlet Pau Cubarsi could be handed just his second senior international start in central defence alongside Aymeric Laporte, while Marc Cucurella should get the nod over Alex Grimaldo to play at left-back.

In the absence of Rodri, in-demand Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi could be tasked with operating as Spain's midfield anchor, and he could be joined in the middle of the pitch by Pedri and Fabian Ruiz, the latter of whom scored twice against Switzerland last time out.

Captain Alvaro Morata is expected to earn his 81st cap and start as the central striker, while Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal and Villarreal's Alex Baena could be called upon to provide support in attack from the flanks.

Spain possible starting lineup: Raya; Porro, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucurella; Pedri, Zubimendi, Ruiz; Yamal, Morata, Baena

Read full version: https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/spain/uefa-nations-league/predicted-lineups/who-will-replace-rodri-carvajal-le-normand-predicted-spain-lineup-vs-denmark_555142.html

Alex Baena
Alex Grimaldo
Alvaro Morata
Athletic Bilbao
Atletico Madrid
Aymeric Laporte
Barcelona
Bryan
Bryan Gil
Carvajal
Central
Cuba
Cucu
Cucurella
Dani Carvajal
Dani Olmo
Denmark
Fabian Ruiz
Ferran Torres
Gavi
Girona
Inter
Lamine Yamal
Laporte
Luis de la Fuente
Madrid
Marc Cucurella
Martin Zubimendi
Nico Williams
Oscar
Oscar Mingueza
Pau Cubarsi
Pedri
Pedro
Pedro Porro
Play
Real Sociedad
Robin Le Normand
Rodri
Spain
Spain - Denmark
Spain vs Denmark
Switzerland
UEFA
UEFA Nations League
William
Williams

Top News

21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell has reportedly caught the eye of Serie A clubs Juventus and Napoli. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Real Madrid are reportedly interested in Manchester United midfielder Casemiro, with Los Blancos considering making an attempt to bring the Brazilian back to Bernabeu in January. 21 November 2024 talksport.com Pep Guardiola deciding to extend his stay at Manchester City could be good news for them in more than one sense. 21 November 2024 talksport.com Cristiano Ronaldo admitted there will be one key challenge to his son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, becoming a professional footballer. 21 November 2024 talksport.com Caoimhin Kelleher has the opportunity to become Chelsea's starting goalkeeper - he's too good to be Liverpool's back-up. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Wolverhampton Wanderers could be without up to seven players for Saturday's Premier League clash with Fulham at Craven Cottage. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Marco Silva will be working with almost a fully-fit squad when his Fulham side play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Saturday. 21 November 2024 talksport.com Al Ettifaq chiefs admitted they were left in shock when Jordan Henderson told them he wanted to leave just months into joining the Saudi Pro League club. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Wolverhampton Wanderers will be looking to climb out of the Premier League relegation zone when they travel to Craven Cottage to face Fulham on Saturday afternoon. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Valencia will play their first game since the devastating DANA storm struck the region when they welcome Real Betis to Mestalla for Saturday's La Liga contest. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Two sides that were glad to see international football intervene will return from a much-needed break on Saturday, as Aston Villa and Crystal Palace meet at Villa Park. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk St Johnstone host Kilmarnock this weekend at McDiarmid Park, in a clash between two struggling Scottish Premiership sides. 21 November 2024 talksport.com It would take a lot to humiliate Cole Palmer on a football pitch, but he's revealed what would need to happen to do so. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Iago Aspas is once again expected to start, as Celta Vigo continue their 2024-25 La Liga campaign with a contest against division leaders Barcelona on Saturday night. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Barcelona are set to again be without the services of a number of important players for Saturday's La Liga clash with Celta Vigo, including Lamine Yamal, with the Spaniard not yet recovering from an ankle problem. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Two teams at opposite ends of the League One table meet on Saturday, as Burton Albion host Stockport County at the Pirelli Stadium. 21 November 2024 talksport.com Cristiano Ronaldo's YouTube video with Mr Beast hit one million views in just 30 minutes. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Brighton & Hove Albion, Ipswich Town and Southampton are all reportedly interested in signing Vasco da Gama youngster Rayan. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk La Liga leaders Barcelona will be bidding to bounce back from a surprise defeat before the November international break when they resume their league campaign away to Celta Vigo on Saturday night. 21 November 2024 talksport.com Arsenal need a figure up front like Alexander Isak to replace Kai Havertz. 21 November 2024 talksport.com Ruben Amorim will take charge of his first game as Manchester United manager this weekend as his side take on Ipswich. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Liverpool have reportedly been handed a boost in their pursuit of PSV Eindhoven attacker Ricardo Pepi ahead of the January transfer window. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Brentford duo Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa will be fit to start when the Bees travel to Goodison Park to face Everton in the Premier League on Saturday. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Portsmouth return from the international break with a trip to Ewood Park for Saturday's Championship clash with Blackburn Rovers. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Liverpool and Newcastle United are reportedly set to battle for the signature of Brentford attacker Bryan Mbeumo. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester City are reportedly leading Real Madrid, Liverpool and Bayern Munich in the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz. 21 November 2024 talksport.com Manchester United are three days away from seeing Ruben Amorim make his touchline debut for the club. 21 November 2024 talksport.com Liverpool will be aiming to maintain their place at the top of the Premier League table this weekend when they travel to face Southampton. 21 November 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester City will reportedly step up their efforts to tie one of their star players down to a new contract after persuading manager Pep Guardiola to stay at the club. 21 November 2024 talksport.com Neymar has admitted he contemplated retirement as he opened up on his injury hell.

Spainvs.Denmark

Top News

Top Matches