Spain’s striker Alvaro Morata is expected to be ready for the Euro 2024 final against England tonight. Concerns arose after a member of the team’s security accidentally collided with him while tackling a pitch invader following Spain’s semi-final victory over France. Despite appearing to injure his knee, reports from Spain indicate Morata is fine, with the incident becoming a lighthearted topic within the squad. Morata himself joked about the tackle, calling it a “yellow card, nothing more,” after making a swift recovery.
This development is a significant boost for Spain’s coach, Luis de la Fuente, who will have nearly his entire squad fit for the final in Berlin, with the exception of Pedri, who suffered a knee injury in the quarter-final against Germany. Dani Olmo is set to continue playing behind Morata in Spain’s 4-2-3-1 formation, with the young talents Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams flanking him on the wings.
In midfield, Rodri and Fabian Ruiz will take charge, bringing stability and control. The defense, though not yet confirmed, will likely see Robin Le Normand returning from suspension to join either Nacho Fernandez or Aymeric Laporte as the center-back pair. Marc Cucurella is expected to play left-back, and Dani Carvajal will return to his right-back position following his suspension in the semi-final. Unai Simon will start in goal, preferred over Arsenal’s David Raya.
Spain’s bench, while strong, may not match the depth of Gareth Southgate’s options for England. Veteran striker Joselu, along with Ferran Torres, Mikel Oyarzabal, and Ayoze Perez, will be available to make an impact if needed. The final is set to be a fierce contest, with Spain fielding a formidable starting lineup but perhaps lacking the same depth in reserves as their English counterparts.
Spain XI: Simon; Carvajal, Le Normand, Laporte, Cucurella; Ruiz, Rodri, Olmo; Yamal, Morata, Williams
