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Four why reasons Spain could win Euro 2024
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As Euro 2024 approaches, debates are starting to occur amongst football fans and pundits alike over who they think could win the sought-after title in Germany.
Spain are slight underdogs in the Euro 2024 betting at 9/1, but La Roja are gearing up for a compelling campaign that will be challenging from the get-go.
Despite the absence of key midfielders Pedri and Gavi due to injury, there are still numerous reasons to believe that Spain can emerge victorious under the guidance of manager Luis de la Fuente.
As we count down the remaining days to Euro 2024, here are four major factors that could propel Spain to victory in Germany.
- Tactical flexibility
Many questioned the appointment of de la Fuente given his lack of experience, with even the manager himself previously admitting he was surprised to be appointed by the Royal Spanish Football Federation.
However, under the leadership of de la Fuente, Spain have continued to evolve tactically and are heading back in the right direction after a disappointing exit in the round of 16 at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar under Luis Enrique.
Known for his adaptability and strategic mind, de la Fuente has successfully blended the traditional Spanish possession-based style with a more direct approach, making the team unpredictable and difficult to defend against.
Attacking full-backs are a big part of de la Fuente’s tactical nous, while he also likes to deploy a more traditional centre-forward — which goes against the majority of Spain squads in years gone by, who have usually used a false nine.
- Depth and rotation
Spain’s squad depth allows them to handle the loss of key players like Pedri and Gavi. De la Fuente has used over 40 players since taking over from Enrique, including giving senior international debuts to over 10 players.
Real Sociedad defender Robin Le Normand and Real Madrid’s Joselu have emerged as regulars in the Spain squad, along with the likes of Pau Torres of Aston Villa, Paris Saint-Germain’s Fabian Ruiz, and Mikel Oyarzabal, a teammate of Le Normand at Sociedad.
But what makes de la Fuente unique is the aforementioned unpredictability. His knack for chopping and changing the team and using various players in certain positions will make it very difficult for sides to prepare for their matches with Spain at the Euros.