Barcelona star Jordi Alba names Pedri, Gavi and Ansu Fati as stars of the 2022 version of FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup 2022: Spain left-back Jordi Alba mentioned that Spain have a whole lot of younger expertise going into the event. He has praised the squad for his or her high quality of soccer and has title gamers to be careful for on this World Cup.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Nov 14, 2022 20:22 IST

File photograph of Ansu Fati taking part in for FC Barcelona. (Courtesy: Reuters)

By India Today Web Desk: FC Barcelona star Jordi Alba is assured of their closing 26-man squad going into the FIFA World Cup, scheduled to be performed in Qatar, from 20 November. Spain have lot of expertise at their disposal and Alba, who is likely one of the oldest gamers within the outfit, mentioned that youth is likely one of the key options on this squad.

“Luckily, we’ve got a lot of players who are aiming very high. Pedri, Gavi, Eric and Ansu are the ones I’d point out because I know them the best, obviously. I think everyone knows how good they are, but there are a lot of young players at other clubs who are developing fast and who’ve already shown what they’re capable of in the national team,” Alba mentioned, naming his 4 FC Barcelona teammates.

Spain gained the trophy in 2010, courtesy a solitary objective over Netherlands. The outdated guard of Spanish soccer, the Iniestas, Xavis have retired from world soccer. The new blood in Spanish soccer has proven a whole lot of promise, controlling the tempo of the sport and bursting into blistering counter-attacks if essential. Speaking in regards to the crew’s possibilities within the World Cup, Alba mentioned that they’ve very distinctive opponents.

“Every team you come up against in a World Cup is tough, from the group phase through to the Final, and it’s going to be no different this time around. They’re different sides with very unique ways of playing the game, and we’re sure they’ll give the best possible account of themselves and try to have a good group phase. One of the most important things when it comes to World Cups is to take a good close look at the opposition,” Alba mentioned.

He additional added on the technique employed by Spain in between the World Cups and mentioned that the crew likes to assault.

“We always pull in the same direction, whoever we play. Whether it’s been in the EUROs, the Nations League or the World Cup qualifiers, we’ve always been a team that likes to be on the front foot and to attack, while staying as compact as it can. The coach has got his ideas very clear in his head and that helps you put them into practice in the best possible way,” Alba concluded.

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Kingshuk Kusari

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Nov 14, 2022