🇪🇸 Changes for Uruguay? Luis de la Fuente will go with continuity | OneFootball

Luis de la Fuente is already shaping his lineup for the decisive clash against Uruguay. According to the latest reports, the national team coach will stick with the core group that secured victory last Sunday.

As first reported by Cadena SER, Spain’s coaching staff will make hardly any changes compared to the starting XI that faced Saudi Arabia. The main idea is to build on the positive feeling from the last match and maintain the team’s competitive rhythm.

No risks with Nico Williams

The big news centers on Nico Williams, whose place in the starting lineup is all but ruled out. The winger is dealing with fatigue, and the coaching staff would rather not take unnecessary risks at this stage of the season.

"Luis de la Fuente wants to give him minutes, but the lad isn't ready for ninety minutes," SER sources say. The coaching staff is prioritizing his health and will look to give him a bigger role off the bench in the second half.

In addition, the excellent performances of Dani Olmo and Álex Baena in the last round support this cautious decision. Both players showed they are in top form and ready to take on responsibility in La Roja’s starting setup.

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