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Central defensive midfield - Rodri
Sergio Busquets tested positive for Covid-19 on Sunday and is likely to miss out on the first few matches of the tournament at the very least. In his absence, Rodri is expected to be deployed in defensive midfield. Rodri is coming off an excellent season with Manchester City and has proven his credentials in the Premier League.
Rodri is one of the best passers of the ball in the Spain team. His ability to stitch together passes and break up play will be crucial to La Roja at Euro 2020. He will bring a lot of calmness to the Spanish midfield and help his central midfielders express themselves as he does for Manchester City.
Central midfielder - Thiago Alcantara
Thiago Alcantara had a rather difficult start to life at Liverpool. But he signed off on the 2020-21 season on a good note, showcasing great form in the closing stages of an underwhelming campaign.
Thiago continues to be one of the best technicians in central midfield and he ought to be chosen ahead of Barcelona youngster Pedri. With a pacy front three ahead of him, Thiago's passing will greatly enhance Spain's chances of breaking down opposition defences.
Alongside Rodri, Thiago will help Spain keep hold of the ball and assert a certain level of control over every game. His ball-carrying abilities and experience will be important to a young Spanish side that's looking to rise to expectations.
Central midfielder - Koke
Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke enjoyed yet another impressive campaign as the Rojiblancos went on to win the La Liga title. He could be a part of any midfield combination that Luis Enrique chooses to go with at Euro 2020.
He is excellent at orchestrating play from the middle and controlling the tempo of the game. Koke's diagonal passes to release the fullbacks have become a feature of his game. His awareness and vision helps his teams get on the front foot at great speed.
Not only is he one of the best technicians in Spain, but he also never shies away from dispensing his defensive duties. Koke, Thiago and Rodri form one of the best midfield trios at Euro 2020 and Spain's chances will depend greatly on the performance of these three individuals.
