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This is Spain's first training camp after Lopetegui took office, so the selection and numbers will have a strong reference significance for the direction of the Spanish national team in the next few years.So as soon as this list came out, many people were guessing or analyzing the main players and tactics of the Spanish team.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, the agent Jesus found several well-known sports writers to blow a wave for Antonio.

With a registered permanent residence, good looks, and ability, Antonio seemed to be a star in Spain all of a sudden.However, in fact, whether it is the club or the national team, he is just a substitute player.

Antonio understands this very well, he has not been disturbed by the outside world, which makes some people feel better about him.

In the last training session before the match against Belgium, Antonio and Silva, who were wearing a substitute vest, cooperated beautifully.While applauding the team, the Spanish media in the stands were also a little worried.Everyone knows that without Silva, the Spanish team's pass control will not be able to play at all.

The Belgian local media is smiling. Compared with Silva, Nolito's threat is of course smaller.

However, as soon as the starting list came out two hours before the game, the mentality of the two parties was reversed, because David Silva's name was impressive.

"Hello, audience friends, this is the King Baudouin Stadium, and the friendly match between Belgium and Spain is being broadcast live for you. The starting lists of the two teams have been released, and Spain has given a 4-3-3 De Gea is the goalkeeper, Carvajal, Pique, Ramos and Alba join forces in the defense, and the midfielders are Busquets, Thiago and Koke. The three forwards are Vitolo, Morata and Silva."

"Belgium is a 4-2-3-1 formation, the starting goalkeeper is undoubtedly Thibaut Courtois, the four defenders are Meunier, Alderweireld, Vertonghen and Jordan - Lukaku, Vetsel, Nainggolan, De Bruyne, Carrasco and Hazard in midfield, Origi as lone striker."

"Although it was just a friendly match, both sides had a luxurious lineup. After the failure of defending the European Cup, Lopetegui replaced Del Bosque as the new head coach, opening a new era for Spain. Belgium also chose to change coaches, and former Everton coach Roberto Martinez took over Wilmots' coaching position. This game will be the first game of the two new coaches after taking office, and it is also a A civil war among Spanish coaches."

Neither side has any sense of hostility. Lopetegui talked intimately with Martinez, who is also a Spaniard, and players who played for the same club also greeted each other very friendly.Belgium's Dries Mertens came over to hug his Napoli team-mate Reina, and even sat on the Spanish bench.

Asensio smirked alone for a long time, and finally couldn't hold back and whispered in Antonio's ear: "Antonio, have you seen the report on the "Marca"? They said that the next game is Lopez. Mister Teji will most likely arrange for me to appear!"

In fact, this matter has long been speculated in the team.Asensio's mother is Dutch, so he has dual citizenship of Spain and the Netherlands.Although Asensio has a record of playing for Spanish national youth teams at all levels, FIFA stipulates that players are not allowed to change the national team until they represent the adult national team in an official game.

In the first match of the European Group G of the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, facing the underdog Liechtenstein, the Spanish team has no big problem winning.So in this low-pressure game, Lopetegui can give Asensio a chance.If Asensio has a record of playing in the main game, then he can only play for the Matador in the future, and the Dutch Football Association can no longer recruit him to play for the Oranje.

"Oh!" Antonio nodded, his eyes still staring at Origi of the Belgian national team on the field. He was a forward who played for Liverpool and was only 21 years old.

"Hey! What does one mean?" Asensio, who had the cheek to say it with a flaunting mentality, was unhappy. He obviously struggled for a long time before saying it, but Antonio still acted so indifferently. He couldn't be jealous of me. Bar?

"Did you see the Belgian striker? He is only 21 years old this year. He made his national team debut two years ago. He is also the youngest goal scorer in the World Cup in 14." Antonio raised his eyebrows and looked at Asensio. It is clearly written in the pair of blue eyes: So what are you bragging about who may appear on the stage?

At first, he thought he could get the envious or admiring eyes from Antonio, but he was hit by him, and Asensio pouted his mouth and quickly withered away.

The game starts, Belgium kicks off.The Spanish team got the ball very quickly. Their pass control was quite beautiful, and they played around with the Belgian players who came up to press from time to time.

The King Baudouin Stadium was full of boos against the Spanish team. Although there were a large number of empty seats in the stands, this did not affect the arrival of the local fans to do their best to cheer for the national team.

The Belgian team at home is obviously faster than their opponents, but the Spanish players who hope to impress the new coach are also working very hard.The two sides had offense and defense against each other, but neither created a particularly threatening offensive.

Regardless of whether the core of the team has been replaced by Silva, regardless of whether the long-awaited era of Koke, Thiago and Isco is coming soon, the starting list of this game at least proves one thing : In the heart of coach Lopetegui, Morata is ahead of Costa in the competition for the center position of the national team.

Both Antonio and Asensio were delighted that their friend was starting, but that joy only lasted 22 minutes as Morata was injured by Carrasco.

The game was suspended, and the team doctor quickly ran onto the field with a medical kit.

Antonio couldn't help standing up and looking at the big screen, where the moment of Morata's injury was being replayed.I saw that Morata's knee socket was kicked four times by Carrasco, and when he got the fourth kick, he finally fell to the ground with a painful expression.

Although players sometimes flop in order to protect themselves or for the benefit of the team, anyone with a discerning eye can see that Morata cannot be pretending.If he was just trying to cheat a free-kick, why didn't he start falling off Carrasco's first kick?

Ramos angrily stepped forward to question Carrasco, but was soon separated by players from the two teams.

"Alvaro won't be seriously injured, right?" The team doctor took a long time to check, which made Asensio very worried.He crossed himself worriedly on his chest, and stared straight at Morata, who was surrounded by people, without blinking.

Antonio took a look at Costa who was called by Lopetegui to warm up. If Morata was really injured seriously, then the main center position he had just acquired would probably be returned.

The inspection lasted for 3 minutes. In the end, the team doctor signaled that he could not continue the game. Morata was helped off the field, and Costa replaced him.

"The injury is not easy, and further examinations are needed!" The team doctor's words made the hearts of a group of people twitch.

"Alvaro, don't worry too much, it will be fine, you go first!" In order not to add pressure to Morata, Antonio deliberately erased the word "hospital".He put his palm on Morata's forehead. This action was a bit ridiculous for Antonio, because he was much shorter than the opponent.

But Morata got some strength from those firm blue eyes. His eyes were red, and he nodded heavily, "Yeah!".

Morata's departure made Asensio, who was worried about him, completely indifferent to the game on the field. Antonio kept his eyes on the field, but when he got closer, he found that he had no idea where the running god was going. up.

What's more cruel is that Costa, who came off the bench, seized the opportunity and helped Spain change the score with an assist.

In the 33rd minute, Vitolo received a pass from Carvajal. After passing the Belgian goalkeeper Courtois in the penalty area, he crossed the middle. Costa returned the ball in front of the goal. Silva volleyed with his left foot and scored. Spain 1 to 0 lead.

While standing up to applaud the goal, Antonio was even more worried for Morata.The competitor who replaced him when he was injured had a good performance. Knowing this, Morata must be very upset. Now he can only hope that his injury is not serious!

But thinking of the serious expression of the team doctor just now, Antonio's heart is very heavy.

After that, the two teams had several shots, but they failed to score, and the first half ended.

"Marco! Go back to the locker room!" Antonio pushed Asensio who was sitting motionless in his seat.

"Oh!" Asensio nodded thoughtfully.

Holding Asensio's arm, Antonio led the people towards the player tunnel.Although Antonio is also very worried about Morata's situation now, he also knows that if he lets himself think wildly, he will only fall into a bad state in the end, and it is very likely that Lopetegui, who was planning to let him play, will be discouraged .

"Marco, Alvaro will be fine. There are six substitutions in the friendly match. If you have been in this state, the head coach will definitely not let you play!" While adjusting his mood, Antonio also advised Asen Theo.

"I see!" Asensio replied sullenly with his head bowed. He patted his cheek, trying to cheer himself up.

It seemed that he had listened, and Antonio breathed a sigh of relief.