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The idea behind my Spain/Portugal is not only to film the gaps with well known names, but also try to make it a little more funcional. Given that, I will make a 23 man-squad:
The idea behind my Spain/Portugal is not only to film the gaps with well known names, but also try to make it a little more funcional. Given that, I will make a 23 man-squad:
GK:
Iker Casillas, will be the starter without a doubt. Rui Patricio as cover.
2 out of 23.
Iker Casillas, will be the starter without a doubt. Rui Patricio as cover.
2 out of 23.
Defense:
CB's gotta be the best part here. I think that playing a 3 ATB with Pepe, Ramos, and Piqué would actually be really functional, so those 3 are a must for me. Fourth spot stays with Puyol and a 5th for a great Fernando Couto.
7 out of 23.
CB's gotta be the best part here. I think that playing a 3 ATB with Pepe, Ramos, and Piqué would actually be really functional, so those 3 are a must for me. Fourth spot stays with Puyol and a 5th for a great Fernando Couto.
7 out of 23.
I think that they complement themselves really good. Piqué and Ramos ability with the ball make them easy to pair with a lot of defenders, but Pepe's ability to be aware of space and predict play, while handling a high line shouldn't be under the radar.
Honestly, I just can't do this without a pair of full backs, in order to be versatile and adopt formations with 2 CB's: Paulo Ferreira and Jordi Alba.
9 out of 23.
9 out of 23.
Midfield:
This gotta be the funniest part, so I will divide this between CDM and CM. I will include wingers in the Forward part.
This gotta be the funniest part, so I will divide this between CDM and CM. I will include wingers in the Forward part.
CDM:
This gotta be the easiest part. Xabi Alonso and Sergio Busquets fill this part perfectly.
11 out of 23.
This gotta be the easiest part. Xabi Alonso and Sergio Busquets fill this part perfectly.
11 out of 23.
CM:
It is evident that Iniesta and Xavi make it without a doubt, but I think that Rui Costa is a definitive part too.
The next picks are trickier, but my choices: David Silva, Deco and Maniche. My idea was to put a midfield with common traits but different approach.
17 of 23
It is evident that Iniesta and Xavi make it without a doubt, but I think that Rui Costa is a definitive part too.
The next picks are trickier, but my choices: David Silva, Deco and Maniche. My idea was to put a midfield with common traits but different approach.
17 of 23
Forwards
They are clear for me: Cristiano Ronaldo, Luis Figo are evident.
Nani (yes) and Joaquín. Spain isn't that of a threat in wingers, imo.
These guys have it all. Goals, flair, progression, speed...
Anyone of them could produce a moment of magic to solve a game.
21/23.
They are clear for me: Cristiano Ronaldo, Luis Figo are evident.
Nani (yes) and Joaquín. Spain isn't that of a threat in wingers, imo.
These guys have it all. Goals, flair, progression, speed...
Anyone of them could produce a moment of magic to solve a game.
21/23.
Centerforwards:
My first pick is a harsh fight between Torres and Raúl. Torres has the edge of being part of THAT Spain generation, but I think Raúl has more traits that would earn him a spot, 1/2
My first pick is a harsh fight between Torres and Raúl. Torres has the edge of being part of THAT Spain generation, but I think Raúl has more traits that would earn him a spot, 1/2
And the fact that the wingers I selected have a good instinct for goals made me think that Raúl would be capable of linking up a little more efficiently than Fernando. Tough fight, though. 2/2
22/23
22/23
For the other spot, I have to pick David Villa. A versatile, intelligent, player... I honestly loved him. He is a really underrated player.
23/23.
23/23.
GK: Casillas and Rui Patricio.
Defenders: Ramos, Piqué, Pepe, Puyol, Fernando Couto, Alba and Ferreira.
Midfielders: Alonso, Busquets, Iniesta, Xavi, Rui Costa, Deco, Maniche and David Silva.
Attackers: Ronaldo, Figo, Nani, Joaquín, Raúl and David Villa.
Defenders: Ramos, Piqué, Pepe, Puyol, Fernando Couto, Alba and Ferreira.
Midfielders: Alonso, Busquets, Iniesta, Xavi, Rui Costa, Deco, Maniche and David Silva.
Attackers: Ronaldo, Figo, Nani, Joaquín, Raúl and David Villa.
