2022 FIFA World Spain v Costa Rica: Preview, Team News, Possible Line Ups, and Prediction
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2010 FIFA World Cup winner Spain starts their campaign against 2014 underdogs, Costa Rica. The match is to be played in the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar. The Spanish giants after their World Cup triumph in 2010 have not been at their best with below-par performances in the other two World Cups. Luis Enrique would be hoping to change that with a young and talented squad competing this time out.
Costa Rica on the other hand has been the only team to have climbed 14 spots in the FIFA World rankings. This is more than any other nation in comparison. Even after climbing this many spots, they are the lowest-ranked team in the group and 24 places behind Luis Enrique’s side. The central American side would be hoping to capitalize on any opportunity they get.
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2022 FIFA World Cup Spain v Costa Rica: Preview and Team News
A sprained ankle during training with the national team for Jose Gaya has put his future in doubt in this tournament and it will be very hard to see the Valencia captain feature in the matches along with Cesar Azpilicueta who sustained a calf problem during Chelsea’s defeat to Newcastle a couple of days back but is expected to recover in time for the match against Costa Rica.
Coach Luis Fernando Suarez has used a sickening 77 players during his tenure as Costa Rica’s manager and bringing them down to 26 would have been a very difficult task. Now further selecting the first 11 against a tough Spanish side would be challenging to see who plays and who doesn’t.
2022 FIFA World Cup Spain v Costa Rica: Possible LineUps
Spain (4-3-3):
Simon;
Carvajal, Laporte, P Torres, Alba;
Pedri, Busquets, Gavi;
F Torres, Morata, Williams.
Costa Rica (4-3-3):
Navas;
Martinez, Calvo, Duarte, Oviedo;
Tejeda, Bennette, Torres;
Borges, Contreras, Campbell.
2022 FIFA World Cup Spain v Costa Rica: Prediction
Luis Enrique’s Spanish side has fumbled against weaker opposition. Considering they usually have more chances in terms of creation with the majority of the possession they still are unable to convert the chances. On the other hand, Costa Rica often concedes possession and gives up a high volume of shots. the predicted scoreline is supposed to be 2-0 in favor of Spain.
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