Spain will conclude their Euro 2024 group stage campaign on Monday against Albania. Luis de la Fuente’s team has already secured a place in the knockout rounds by winning their first two matches, prompting expectations of significant lineup changes from their victory over Italy on Thursday.
One player who will definitely sit out against Albania is Rodri Hernandez. The Manchester City midfielder is serving a suspension after receiving yellow cards in matches against Croatia and Italy. Given the schedule, Spain sees this as an opportunity to rest the influential midfielder.
Rodri has accumulated 5,201 minutes of playing time since the beginning of the 2023-24 season, and concerns about potential fatigue are amplified by a minor calf issue. The plan now is to shield him from excessive strain until La Roja’s round of 16 fixture, with a reduced training workload as reported by Relevo.
Members of the Spanish camp acknowledge that Rodri has not performed at his peak in the first two matches, prompting concerted efforts to ensure he reaches full fitness for the knockout phase. A rejuvenated Rodri would significantly bolster Spain’s prospects of advancing deep into the tournament in Germany.
Spain will conclude their Euro 2024 group stage campaign on Monday against Albania. Luis de la Fuente’s team has already secured a place in the knockout rounds by winning their first two matches, prompting expectations of significant lineup changes from their victory over Italy on Thursday.
One player who will definitely sit out against Albania is Rodri Hernandez. The Manchester City midfielder is serving a suspension after receiving yellow cards in matches against Croatia and Italy. Given the schedule, Spain sees this as an opportunity to rest the influential midfielder.
Rodri has accumulated 5,201 minutes of playing time since the beginning of the 2023-24 season, and concerns about potential fatigue are amplified by a minor calf issue. The plan now is to shield him from excessive strain until La Roja’s round of 16 fixture, with a reduced training workload as reported by Relevo.
Members of the Spanish camp acknowledge that Rodri has not performed at his peak in the first two matches, prompting concerted efforts to ensure he reaches full fitness for the knockout phase. A rejuvenated Rodri would significantly bolster Spain’s prospects of advancing deep into the tournament in Germany.
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