Spain will host Czechia in their next UEFA Nations League fixture on Saturday at the Estadio Municipal Carlos Tartiere in Oviedo as they continue their winning streak.
Spain vs Czechia – Match preview and team news
- Date: Saturday, 3rd October.
- Kick-off: 7:45pm BST.
- Venue: Estadio Municipal Carlos Tartiere, Oviedo.
Spain team news
Spain enters this fixture leading Group 3 following a convincing victory over Croatia, but manager Luis de la Fuente faces significant squad disruptions due to a wave of injuries.
Left-back Alejandro Grimaldo was forced to withdraw from the camp due to a thigh injury and has been replaced by Real Madrid’s Fran García.
The attacking line takes a massive hit as both Nico Williams and Ferran Torres have withdrawn from the squad due to thigh and ankle issues, respectively.
Additionally, Eric García left the camp early with a knee injury, prompting a recall for Robin Le Normand. In a surprise squad addition, 20-year-old Real Madrid forward Carlos Espí has earned his first senior call-up to cover the attacking shortages.
De la Fuente is expected to heavily rotate his starting lineup, with key midfielders Rodri, Pedri, and Dani Olmo all fully rested and pushing to return to action.
Czechia team news
The visitors will be heavily short-handed in midfield as Pavel Šulc serves a suspension following a direct red card picked up in the first half against England.
Further complicating Denia’s plans, midfielder Adam Karabec is highly doubtful for this clash after limping off injured during the previous match.
Experienced right-back Vladimír Coufal also remains an injury doubt after missing the England fixture entirely with a knock. On a positive note, Czechia could hand an international debut to 23-year-old Rangers forward Ryan Naderi, who recently committed his international future to the country over Germany. Denia will likely look to Adam Hložek and Alex Král to provide leadership and stability to a depleted side.
Form
Spain
Spain enters this contest in spectacular, unbeatable form under Luis de la Fuente, riding an incredible 40-match unbeaten streak. La Roja has secured nine consecutive victories, including their historic World Cup triumph where they defeated Argentina 1-0 in the final. They have perfectly carried that momentum into the UEFA Nations League, topping Group 3 after defeating England 3-2 at Wembley followed by a dominant 4-1 thrashing of Croatia in Seville.
Czechia
Czechia is enduring a highly challenging run under manager Santi Denia, managing just one draw and four losses in their last five fixtures. Following a difficult summer World Cup campaign where they finished bottom of Group A with a single point, their struggles have rolled into the Nations League. They sit last in the group without a point, following back-to-back defeats—a 2-1 loss to Croatia and a recent 2-0 home loss to England.
Predicted lineups
Spain: Simon; Pubill, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucurella; Ruiz, Rodri; Yamal, Olmo, N Williams; Oyarzabal
Czechia: Kovar; Chaloupek, Hranac, Krejci, Slama; Sadliek, Cerv; Radosta, Kral, Lingr; Hlozek
How to watch Spain vs Czechia?
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