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The key at this stage for Del Bosque is ensuring that all 23 players are match fit and ready when called upon and the greatest sweat in that regard will beFernando Torres , who has just resumed full training.
Already proven as a truly great international side, having won 34 out of their last 35 games (albeit one of those on a penalty shoot-out), with a wealth of top class talent all over the park, it's difficult to find a chink inLa Furia Roja 's armour, so possibly the only danger they face heading into the tournament is peaking too early.
There is little to be gained from blazing a trail through their three warm-up ties and into the group stages and running out of steam in the knockout round of the competition so Del Bosque will have to prove his man-management credentials in the next six fixtures.
The coach must find the perfect balance by ensuring that the first team shoo-ins maintain their desire by shuffling his pack and giving the entire squad sufficient game time to satisfy their individual ambitions while maintaining the devastating, fluid attacking style and winning momentum.
Worthy Of A Finals Place?
Saudi Arabia will prove a decent test for Spain in this warm-up game. They held World Cup-bound Nigeria to a scoreless draw midweek and could and possibly should have won the game having had some decent chances.
The Green Falcons have only lost one of their last 11 fixtures and narrowly missed out on World Cup qualification themselves, finishing level on points withNorth Korea who beat them in a surprise result in February 2009. They subsequently lost in the Asian play-off to Bahrain on goal difference.
This is the first time since their debut appearance in 1994 that they have not qualified for the World Cup finals and with little else to play for perhaps the players will use this stage to prove they are worthy of a place at the finals.
FORM GUIDE
Spain
April 4 France 0-2 Spain (Friendly)
Nov 19 Austria 1-5 Spain (Friendly)
Nov 15 Spain 2-1 Argentina (Friendly)
Oct 15 Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-5 Spain (WCQ)
Oct 11 Armenia 1-2 Spain (WCQ)
Saudi Arabia
May 26 Nigeria 0-0 Saudi Arabia (Friendly)
May 22 Congo DR 0-2 Saudi Arabia (Friendly)
This is the first of three warm-up games for Vicente del Bosque's side and while he probably has a firm idea of his starting lineup going into the World Cup finals, there may be a chance for one or two to stake a claim for a place in the first team.
The key at this stage for Del Bosque is ensuring that all 23 players are match fit and ready when called upon and the greatest sweat in that regard will be
Already proven as a truly great international side, having won 34 out of their last 35 games (albeit one of those on a penalty shoot-out), with a wealth of top class talent all over the park, it's difficult to find a chink in
There is little to be gained from blazing a trail through their three warm-up ties and into the group stages and running out of steam in the knockout round of the competition so Del Bosque will have to prove his man-management credentials in the next six fixtures.
The coach must find the perfect balance by ensuring that the first team shoo-ins maintain their desire by shuffling his pack and giving the entire squad sufficient game time to satisfy their individual ambitions while maintaining the devastating, fluid attacking style and winning momentum.
Worthy Of A Finals Place?
Saudi Arabia will prove a decent test for Spain in this warm-up game. They held World Cup-bound Nigeria to a scoreless draw midweek and could and possibly should have won the game having had some decent chances.
The Green Falcons have only lost one of their last 11 fixtures and narrowly missed out on World Cup qualification themselves, finishing level on points with
This is the first time since their debut appearance in 1994 that they have not qualified for the World Cup finals and with little else to play for perhaps the players will use this stage to prove they are worthy of a place at the finals.
FORM GUIDE
Spain
April 4 France 0-2 Spain (Friendly)
Nov 19 Austria 1-5 Spain (Friendly)
Nov 15 Spain 2-1 Argentina (Friendly)
Oct 15 Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-5 Spain (WCQ)
Oct 11 Armenia 1-2 Spain (WCQ)
Saudi Arabia
May 26 Nigeria 0-0 Saudi Arabia (Friendly)
May 22 Congo DR 0-2 Saudi Arabia (Friendly)
Nov 15 Saudi Arabia 1-1 Belarus (Friendly)
Oct 15 Tunisia 0-1 Saudi Arabia (Friendly)
Sept 10 Saudi Arabia 2-2 Bahrain (WCQ Play-off Second Leg)
TEAM NEWS
Spain
Fernando Torres is only back from injury and is unlikely to feature for more than a few minutes. Cesc Fabregas has recovered from a broken fibula but may start on the bench. Barcelona duo Xavi and Andres Iniesta have recovered from knocks and are both available. Victor Valdes , Pedro and Javi Martinez may make their debuts in the red shirt.
Probable Lineup (4-3-3): Casillas; Sergio Ramos, Pique, Puyol, Capdevila; Xavi, Xabi Alonso, Busquets; Navas, Villa, Silva
Saudi Arabia
Probable Line-up (4-4-2): Abdullah; Hawsawi, Al Mousa, Khairat, Shuhail; Ateef, Al Ghanam, Abbas, Al Shehri; Al Dosari, Aburadyah
PLAYER TO WATCH
Currently eight goals behind record goalscorer Raul, this game provides the ideal chance for David Villa to close that gap significantly and demonstrate whyBarcelona shelled out a fortune to secure his services from Valencia .
PREDICTION
The sides last met at the 2006 World Cup finals, a game Spain won 1-0. Since then the Spaniards stock has risen considerably and expect that to be reflected in the scoreline.
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Spain
Probable Lineup (4-3-3): Casillas; Sergio Ramos, Pique, Puyol, Capdevila; Xavi, Xabi Alonso, Busquets; Navas, Villa, Silva
Saudi Arabia
Probable Line-up (4-4-2): Abdullah; Hawsawi, Al Mousa, Khairat, Shuhail; Ateef, Al Ghanam, Abbas, Al Shehri; Al Dosari, Aburadyah
PLAYER TO WATCH
Currently eight goals behind record goalscorer Raul, this game provides the ideal chance for David Villa to close that gap significantly and demonstrate why
PREDICTION
The sides last met at the 2006 World Cup finals, a game Spain won 1-0. Since then the Spaniards stock has risen considerably and expect that to be reflected in the scoreline.
Spain - Saudi Arabia Streaming TV, 29-05-2010, Spain - Saudi Arabia - Live Online, Spain - Saudi Arabia Justin.tv, LIVE Internationals - Friendly May 29 17:00 Spain - Saudi Arabia Live Streaming TV, Internet TV Stream Here
