Spain predicted lineup vs Georgia - Euro 2024 qualifier
- Spain return to Euro 2024 qualifying action as Nations League winners
- La Roja currently fourth in Group A after slow start
- Luis de la Fuente's men visit Georgia this week
By Sean Walsh
Spain could do with a win against Georgia in Euro 2024 qualifying Group A on Friday to get their campaign back on track.
La Roja sit fourth in the standings but have played up to two games fewer than their rivals due to competing in the Nations League finals this summer.
Luis de la Fuente's men saw off Croatia to claim silverware back in June but must now focus on securing automatic qualification to Euro 2024.
Here's how Spain could line up away at Georgia.
Spain predicted lineup vs Georgia (4-2-3-1)
GK: Unai Simon - The Athletic Club goalkeeper could have real competition for his place after his two closest rivals secured big moves this summer, with Kepa Arrizabalaga heading to Real Madrid and David Raya joining Arsenal.
RB: Dani Carvajal - Faced the press this week to discuss the men's team's decrying of disgraced RFEF president Luis Rubiales, but has been criticised for refusing to support Jenni Hermoso.
CB: Robin Le Normand - Has quickly become a favourite of De la Fuente's since switching international allegiances from France.
CB: Aymeric Laporte - Another centre-back who's blazed the France-to-Spain trail, Laporte's decision could fall under scrutiny after joining Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr.
LB: Alejandro Balde - Jordi Alba's retirement has paved the way for Balde to make Spain's left-back spot his own, just as is the case at Barcelona.
CM: Rodri - Expected to rank highly in the final voting for the 2023 Ballon d'Or following a superb season at club level with treble-winning Manchester City.
CM: Mikel Merino - Could be given the nod over PSG's Fabian Ruiz for the deep-lying midfield role alongside Rodri.
RM: Marco Asensio - Began a new life at PSG playing as a false nine, but is now expected to return to his home on the wing after the French champions recruited Goncalo Ramos and Randal Kolo Muani.
AM: Dani Olmo - A bright start to the season could see De la Fuente rejig his midfield to fit in RB Leipzig's Olmo.
LM: Gavi - If Olmo indeed comes in, Gavi - recently sporting a rugby cap to protect a nasty ear injury - may be shifted to the wing.
CF: Alvaro Morata - Spain's captain has opened the 2023/24 season with three goals in three games for Atletico Madrid.
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