The review of the Spain-Czech Republic preview, by Lobo Carrasco

1. THREE WAYS TO OVERCOME CZECH RESISTANCE

If the Czech Republic puts up a double defensive line in Prague, 5 behind and 4 ahead, it will also do so in La Rosaleda.

Jaroslav Silhavy carved out victory against Spain (2-2 final) and in Portugal he implemented the same tactical-strategic approach: defending his own field and counterattacking. It didn’t last even the first half because between Canceló and Guedes they broke the visit plan. Three changes to start the second part. I just summarized the game for you.

On these dates with the intense smell of summer, almost all players are weighing in now ‘added’ by the season. Now the most refreshing thing is to be psyched up to attack, hit and defend more if possible. Then there’s how to penetrate or beat the Czech team’s strategy.

Looking back on what I saw in Prague, I go along with it: play a touch or two so they run and don’t hit the ball -or collide- with Silhavy; shoot and shoot again because there will be a forest of legs covering Vaclik (or Stanek); and dribble for a cross eliminating Coufal or, most likely, Zeleny. Quick crafting, kick and play.

2. FULL FIELD, COOL HEAD

The Czech tactical fort consists of three central defenders, Brabec, Zima and we’ll see if Krejci, and Soucek’s great work, which is also internal, although I see him physically punished.

The goal of the defense was to make Spain impatient, pushed by the great atmosphere that La Rosaleda would provide, as I was told.

Across the field, control the nervous system to lead the battle in which Luis Enrique proposed to leave freedom to individual decision -making. I always say and write in Mundo Deportivo: when a player has the ball, at that moment or in those moments, he must feel that he is in control of the match.

Busquets (Rodri) is interested in continuing to share the game with interiors that are attentive to what happens between the winger and the side of his band. The high rhythm of the ball forces you to be more concentrated and technically demanding, but it offers the possibility to confuse the rival more easily. The great virtue is connecting with Morata in the final scene or with a teammate entering the rival area. Believe in purpose.

3. EXIT AND RETURN TO POSITION

You can escape from the designated zone but it is best to return to your position quickly if there is no instant pressure when the ball is lost.

What Gavi does is incredible for the game and in the collective spirit. He has football, pressure, caste and a great mindset to get through appointments that can hurt other players as young as him. Strictly go with his surgery, in the group, for a master of the game and high pressure like Sergio Busquets, the Andalusian means physical vitamins and meters obtained. So far, good. The question, keeping this stage of so much learning in mind, is: is it running smoothly or more than it should? In the Spain ball, it will be useful for us to determine their position throughout the matches. But it gets brutal.

If the match goes back, my two wishes will be to score first and close with tight defensive restraint, in a two-on-one formation, against Kuchta when the high pressure fails. May nothing go wrong and La Rosaleda be a party, from beginning to end.