Real Madrid’s Isco Can Help to Fix Spain’s Stale Midfield

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Published: October 11, 2014

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Between the 2013 Confederations Cup and the 2014 World Cup, it became clear that Spain's midfield under Vicente del Bosque was quickly approaching a point of transition. 

Though still led by the glittering triumvirate of Xavi, Andres Iniesta and Xabi Alonso, La Roja were gradually slowing down, exhibiting small vulnerabilities after a reign of supreme dominance. 

Interestingly, Del Bosque appeared to acknowledge the impending evolution of his side in July last year—Spain had just slumped to a 3-0 defeat to Brazil in the final of the World Cup prelude—identifying Real Madrid's Isco as the next leader of the orchestra. 

"We have a lot of hope pinned to Isco, he is the future of the national team," the Spain boss told Radio Nacional de Espana, per ESPN FC. 

But as the Spaniards staggered to a 2-1 defeat to Slovakia on Thursday, the 22-year-old spoken of so highly by Del Bosque was still absent, left to reside in the nation's under-21 squad. 

Isco, one felt, could have made a significant difference for La Roja in Zilina. 



Though selected for the squad that faced Macedonia in the previous round, the Real Madrid starlet made way for Iniesta's return as Del Bosque reverted to the sort of midfield that had carried his side for so long.

The Barcelona maestro started as a narrow forward. David Silva did the same on the opposite side. Behind them, Sergio Busquets, Cesc Fabregas and Koke rounded out the manager's brigade of technicians.

Yet it's Del Bosque's unwavering faith in his established stars, the uniformity of his exalted midfield, that's rapidly becoming a weakness for the Spanish. There's no end product to the artistry. There's a ruthless streak that's clearly absent. The orchestra still plays, but they've only got one song. 

Spain, it seems, have become engulfed in a sense of monotony. Isco, ...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - International Football

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