FIFA World Cup 2014 - GROUP B [Spain, Netherlands, Chile, Australia - 13/18/23 June] **spoilers**

[this_is_gav]

It takes something to topple France in 2002, but Spain have conceded seven goals in two games.

This could be the worst defence of the World Cup in history.

 

[garak112]

**** loyalty. If they get anything out of this game De Gea has to come in.

He's out with a muscle injury isn't he?

 

[l2ez4m]

Is it possible to entertain the thought that Catalan player are sabotaging Spain?!

 

[Trusty]

Bet the spanish changing room is on fire, would love to be a fly on the wall..

 

[this_is_gav]

**** loyalty. If they get anything out of this game De Gea has to come in.

He's out of the World Cup. Still, probably better than Casillas mind.

 

[nemtizz]

He's out with a muscle injury isn't he?

Is he? Keep hearing mixed reports. Even with one leg he'd perform better than Iker.

 

[Jokester]

Who's 3rd choice?

 

[Pigeon_Killer]

Agree with that. I think it's been a bit too early to try and integrate a more direct player into the team like Diego Costa

If they want to play more direct they need pace but the midfield that Del Bosque has chosen seems more geared towards Tippy Tappy football yet they aren't playing that way or attacking and defending as a unit. They're playing like a team of individuals with no guidance.

 

[nemtizz]

Who's 3rd choice?

De Gea. Reina is 2nd.

I think.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Looks like it's an end of an era.

 

[kmetek]

Spain is OUT.

 

[fez]

De Gea is on the bench so I doubt he is injured that badly.

 

[Snax]

If they want to play more direct they need pace but the midfield that Del Bosque has chosen seems more geared towards Tippy Tappy football yet they aren't playing that way or attacking and defending as a unit. They're playing like a team of individuals with no guidance.

nailed it

 

[Eatchipz]

Should have changed the team a lot more from the first game.

Germany to win the World Cup FINALLY! After getting quite close over the years.

 

[Robbo]

It's probably worth putting Reina on, he's got a mistake in him but he can't do any worse than Casillas.

 

[Ayahuasca]

Could be an awesome 2nd half, Spain need to go for it and desperation can lead to some great moments.

 

[MooMoo444]

Casillas going to see another game you think? Surely De Gea will start the next game...

 

[nemtizz]

Alonso rescued from embarrassing himself any further.

 

[Jokester]

Meaningless, given they're allowed to name the remainder of their squad on the bench (all twelve non-starters).

Indeed, good experience for him just being there and being with the rest of the squad.

 

[Lopéz]

Confidence is shot, could tell after one of goals on the last match. Can see him make some fumbled saves or serious errors in this game.

Shame, good keeper over the years.