The Spanish national team trained this Sunday without major incidents on the green of the legendary Cotton Bowl in Dallas, which had already been the center of operations in the days leading up to the match against Portugal, which also took place in Texas. The agonizing victory over Belgium has left a very good taste in the ranks of Spain, reaching a World Cup semifinal for the second time in history. With France on the horizon as the last obstacle before the final in New York, there is a debate that captures all the attention and it is none other than the role Pedri will have for the match against Mbappé, Dembélé, and company.
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The Canarian started the quarter-final match against the Belgians from the bench to the surprise of many. Since his debut with the senior national team, he had always been a starter in major tournaments and De la Fuente’s decision caught everyone off guard. The coach chose to bring Fabián back to the starting eleven in his place and the one from Los Palacios responded to that trust with a great physical display and a goal, before giving way to Pedri before the hour mark. Looking ahead to the semifinal against France, that third midfield spot is the focus of all attention. There are two paths: opting for Pedri to have more ball possession and prevent the French beasts from causing damage, or going with Fabián to stand up more physically against an opponent who excels in that area. De la Fuente does not have it easy.
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