Looks like this starting 11 against Turkey last Saturday will change.
According to Spanish media (“AS” for example) who are following the
Spanish National Team in Istanbul for the World Cup 2010 qualifier this
Wednesday night against TURKEY, Spanish Coach Del Bosque may have
given a hint of the official line-up. In today’s training session at the “Ali Sami
Yen” stadium Coach Del Bosque rehearsed with the following line-up:
Casillas; Sergio Ramos, Marchena, Piqué, Capdevila; Senna, Xabi Alonso;
Silva, Xavi, Riera; & Fernando Torres.
If this is finally the starting 11, there are notable changes from the team that
defeated Turkey last Saturday 1-0 here in Madrid. Firstly, Valencia CF defender
MARCHENA comes in for team-mate Albiol, secondly Spain will play with
wingers SILVA & Liverpool FC player RIERA, with Spain having only one
true forward who will be FERNANDO TORRES.
(photo: AS)
Spain is expecting a totally different Turkish side that will go out as if this
game is a final. The Turks must win to keep at bay Bosnia who is surprisingly
second on the Group 5 table & thus endangering the second place for Turkey
that keeps open the chance for World Cup qualification. The home crowd will
do all their best to create a hostile atmosphere for Spain who also look to seal
the Group with a win, a victory were they will have to overcome a very stiff
& motivated opponent who would have learnt from last Saturday & have
already shown that they are not to be taken lightly. Least tomorrow.
What is certain is that we are all in for a mighty match tomorrow that promises
to have us all biting our nails until the last minute. Can’t wait!
What is certain is that we are all in for a mighty match tomorrow that promises
to have us all biting our nails until the last minute. Can’t wait!
(Photo:AS)
By the way, while we are at it, news from Turkish daily “Milliyet” claim that
National Coach Fatih Terim has an offer from SEVILLA FC. Terim answered
media when asked if there was any truth to this news with …” we will see…
now I have Turkey on my mind…”. Mysterious reply, don´t you think?
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