Spain shake up attack, changes taking shape for Saudi Arabia 🇪🇸🇸🇦 | OneFootball

After the setback against Cape Verde, Spain are preparing major changes for the decisive match against Saudi Arabia. As Miguel Ángel Díaz reported on COPE, head coach Luis de la Fuente is planning to shake up the attack. The big new features would be Lamine Yamal starting on the right wing and Dani Olmo coming into the starting eleven to face Saudi Arabia.

Despite the changes in attack, the coaching staff will not touch the engine room. Confidence in midfield is total, and everything points to the trio of Rodri, Pedri and Fabián Ruiz being kept in place. The option of moving Pedri deeper to make room for other alternatives at the base of the play has therefore been ruled out.

Where to play Dani Olmo?

The big tactical question in this setup is the position Dani Olmo will occupy on the pitch. COPE’s analysis suggests that the player will be stationed slightly toward the left wing. Although Olmo has not played in that role for some time, it is a position he has already performed successfully in during previous tournaments with the national team.

This strategic decision will be boosted by Marc Cucurella’s excellent form at left-back. The Catalan full-back was the standout player in the last match thanks to his forward runs. The coach’s intention is to make the most of the full-back’s surges to create deadly spaces in attacking areas.

With this move, the aim is for Dani Olmo to cut diagonally into central areas on a constant basis. In those tight spaces, the attacking midfielder has a unique ability to combine with teammates and break down compact defenses. Spain will therefore look to confirm their strong form and secure three key points with a much more dynamic and vertical approach.

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