Chapter 363: Controversy over whether Li Chuanqi can start the game
The match between Spain and Belarus attracted a lot of attention from fans and media.
Spain needs one win and one draw in the last two rounds to qualify first in the group, with the French team eyeing behind them.
Li Chuanqi was selected for the Spanish team for the first time, and the media was hotly discussing whether he could start.
Reporters in the Madrid area believe that he can enter the starting lineup. AS reported: "As far as the players selected for this Spanish team are concerned, Li is definitely the most famous player on the front line. Pedri poses the greatest threat to Li's starting position. Costa and Michu
There should be no threat to him!
Li has proven himself in La Liga and the Champions League, proving his important role in key games.
Although Vicente del Bosque said he would not start Lee, that could also be a smokescreen."
The media, represented by Catalan media, believe that Li Chuanqi will not be able to get the starting lineup. World Sports News said: "Spain follows Barcelona's 433 formation, with Cesc Fabregas and Silva on the left and right sides of the striker.
, with Pedro in front, there is no room for Lee at all!
At most he can be Silva's substitute, and even Del Bosque won't give him a chance to play!
Spain is a mature team, the players are already familiar with each other, there is no need to insert a new player!
And Del Bosque has made it clear that Lee will not be allowed to start."
Li Chuanqi ignored these comments because Del Bosque had already told him that he would not have a starting position in the game against Belarus.
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At 7:30, the Spanish bus drove into the stadium, and the reporters waiting for it became excited.
Recently, there have been rumors circulating in Spanish media circles that the atmosphere within the Spanish team is disharmonious, but without any proof, they dare not publish random articles.
Catalonia is still holding an "independence" demonstration. At such a sensitive time, spreading this news will definitely add fuel to the fire.
Can we find any clues from the players' mouths today?
When Del Bosque led the players off the bus, reporters gave them a warm call.
Del Bosque and Iniesta accepted interviews from the media. The reporters were very surprised. Why didn't Pique, who always likes to be interviewed by reporters, accept the interview?
Del Bosque and Iniesta expressed their opinions on tonight's game, both believing that the Spanish team can win.
When talking about the sensitive issue of unity within the team, Del Bosque said: "There are no problems within the Spanish team. Although the players usually fight for their respective clubs, they all know that when they enter the Spanish team, they are a whole, a team."
Iniesta said: "The Spanish team is very united and everyone hopes that the team will achieve good results on the field."
Neither of them wanted to talk more about this matter.
The reporters didn't ask any questions.
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Since internal conflicts cannot be known to the outside world, the Spanish team seemed very united during the warm-up, with everyone talking and laughing.
Costa said in Li Chuanqi's ear: "It would be a pity for these guys not to become actors!"
Li Chuanqi thought it was true and nodded: "Yes, but that's all it can do. Do you want them to fight?"
"Hahaha! Hahaha!..."
Costa laughed.
Ramos came over and asked: "What are you laughing at?"
"Nothing! Nothing!"
Costa and Li Chuanqi said in unison.
The Belarusian players pointed at Li Chuanqi: "Is that Li?"
"It must be him! He is the only one with yellow skin in the Spanish team!"
"Damn it, Spain is already strong enough, how can we play if we add another Li?"
"Football is round, maybe we can create a miracle!"
"Yes! We must always believe in the existence of miracles!"
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After half an hour of warm-up, the players returned to the locker room to prepare for the final battle.
On the way back to the locker room, many fans asked Li Chuanqi for his autograph, and Li Chuanqi fulfilled their wishes.
This shows how popular Li Chuanqi is now.
Home team locker room.
Del Bosque's coaching style is very calm. After announcing the starting lineup, he emphasized tactical discipline and requirements.
"Then, get ready to fight!"
Del Bosque greeted the players and extended his right hand.
The players gathered around Bosque and stretched out their right hands, stacked together and shouted: "We must win!"
"Must win!"
"Must win!"
The substitute players and coaching staff were the first to walk out of the locker room, and none of Atletico Madrid's foursome entered the starting lineup.
When they walked out, they caused dissatisfaction among Atletico Madrid fans.
"Damn it, not a single player started the game?!"
"Bosque still reuses players from Barcelona and Real Madrid!"
"It doesn't matter, let them do it, we will ravage them in the league!"
"That makes sense!"
After careful consideration, the reporters felt that there was nothing wrong with Bosque's arrangement.
Spain is a mature team, its framework has been established long ago, and it has been invincible in recent years.
Against this background, why would Del Bosque change?
Belarus coach Kondratiev was inexplicably relieved after seeing Li Chuanqi.
At 8:45, the starting players from both sides walked out of the tunnel and into the stadium, and were greeted by cheers like a mountain roar and a tsunami.
The Spanish national television sports channel concluded with a loud voice: "The starting players of both sides have entered the stadium, and the match between Spain and Belarus will begin soon!
Now I would like to introduce the starting players of both sides.
Belarus coach Kondratiev formed a 4-2-3 formation, goalkeeper: Vilemko, four defenders: Matnovic, Tigorev, Vikhovtsov, Bordachev
, two defensive midfielders: Puzila, Kalachev, three forwards: Zanurchik, Baranovich, Dragan, lone forward: Rodionov!
Bosque arranged a 442 formation, goalkeeper: Valdes, four defenders: Ramos, Pique, Arbeloa, Monreal, four midfielders: Busquets, Fabregas, Ha
Wei, Silva, two forwards: Pedro, Michu!
It was revealed before the game that Iniesta was injured. It is not surprising that he did not start, but why did Li not start?
Spain arranged a 4-4-2 formation instead of the 4-3-3 formation we are familiar with. This is already very strange. Letting Michu start is even more strange!
No matter in terms of reputation or record, Michu simply cannot compare with Li, who actually sat on the bench.
I don’t know what purpose Del Bosque had in making this arrangement. It may be that Li has just joined the Spanish team and wants to give him time to observe..."
Reporters were equally surprised after seeing Spain's starting lineup.
"Four four two? It's not four three three! What is Bosque doing?"
"Mi Chu actually entered the starting lineup?"
"Is Bosque trying to balance something?"
"Li's ability is way ahead of Michu's, but he didn't even get a chance to start!"
"The Spanish team is definitely not as harmonious as we saw!"
"The 442 formation is definitely a signal, and there must be a deep meaning in it!"