Line-ups, stats and preview as European champions proceed World Cup build-up

Spain boss Luis de la Fuente insists there shall be no half measures from his aspect in opposition to fellow World Cup qualifiers Iraq tomorrow night time and dismissed considerations in regards to the pitch in La Coruna.

The state of the floor on the Riazor has been a speaking level simply eight days earlier than the worldwide showpiece will get underway however De la Fuente is just not frightened about any of his squad sustaining an damage and says they are going to be going at full throttle.

He mentioned: “The information now we have is that they’re placing in all of the hours, day and night time, in order that the pitch is in good situation. They’ve despatched us images and there are professionals who’re doing their utmost to make sure it’s okay.

“Additionally, enjoying at half gasoline is unimaginable. For us it will be important, it’s preparation and has a terrific significance in the place we need to be on June 15 [the day Spain face Cape Verde in their opening game in Atlanta].

“Allow us to not anticipate occasions. Plainly we’re pondering that one thing unhealthy goes to occur. After all there are dangers, as a result of that is sport. For me it’s not a pleasant however an unofficial match. In soccer you may’t say you’re not going to do a dash, or soar.”

Spain have already got a number of damage worries with Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams sidelined and Mikel Merino solely simply making his approach again from a long-term foot drawback.

However De la Fuente is pleased with the progress they’re making, including: “We’re very happy with the perspective of all of the gamers. The injured are evolving as we had deliberate. We’re co-ordinated with the golf equipment and the response of the gamers is healthier daily. I feel the excellent news is that everybody can get to the primary recreation, however we may even need to see whether it is acceptable for them to take part or not [on June 15].”

Iraq needed to undergo a 21-game qualification marketing campaign to succeed in the finals solely to be positioned in a massively troublesome Group I with France, Norway and Senegal.

Going through opponents of Spain’s high quality will, due to this fact, be an excellent take a look at of the place they’re at and the tweaks coach Graham Arnold might must implement earlier than their first recreation in opposition to Norway on June 16 in Boston.

Group information for Spain v Iraq

Merino is prone to begin on the bench alongside different members of the squad who performed in Saturday’s Champions League last: Fabian Ruiz, David Raya and Martin Zubimendi.

Iraq are at full energy and shall be led by Aymen Hussein, who has scored 33 targets in 93 worldwide appearances.