| Spain vs Cyprus | |
| MATCH INFO | |
MATCH :
| Spain vs Cyprus |
COMPETITION :
| UEFA Euro Qualifiers |
| DATE: | 16-11-2023 |
TIME:
| 10.30 PM IST (UTC +5:30) 09.00 PM UAE |
STADIUM
| Ground |
Cyprus possible starting lineup:
Panagi; Andreou, Karo, Kyprianou, Gogic, Ioannou; Kyriakou, Charalampous, Kousoulos; Loizou, Kastanos
Spain possible starting lineup:
Simon; Carvajal, Torres, Le Normand, Grimaldo; Merino, Rodri, Gavi; Yamal, Morata, Oyarzabal
In the upcoming internationals for Cyprus, notable absences in their squad include prolific 12-goal attacker Pieros Sotiriou, a key figure who shares the third spot in the nation's all-time scoring charts. Also missing is veteran Demetris Christofi, leaving 20-year-old Loizos Loizou with added responsibility, having only secured one goal in his 25 senior appearances so far.
Meanwhile, Spain, having already secured their qualification, is fielding a squad with some notable omissions. Key players like Aymeric Laporte, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Alejandro Balde, Marco Asensio, Pedri, and Ansu Fati are absent either due to injuries or tactical choices by coach De la Fuente. Despite the absence of some established players, Spain's squad includes four uncapped players: Alex Grimaldo, Alex Remiro, Rodrigo Riquelme, and Aleix Garcia.
Jose Gaya's minor injury opens the door for Alex Grimaldo to potentially make his debut, and with Ansu Fati sidelined, Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal gets an opportunity to showcase his skills in the attacking third. Additionally, Pau Torres may capitalize on Laporte's absence in the defense, especially considering Aston Villa's impressive start to the new season. The international fixtures will serve as a platform for these emerging talents to make their mark for Spain.