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Sergio Ramos, captain / general / face of the nation: injured. Sergio Busquets, experienced veteran / appointed captain following Ramos' squad exclusion: positive Covid test. Real Madrid, Champions League Semifinalists / 2 points away from Spanish title: 0 players in squad. Such is the situation for Spain, who appear to be in a unique and fragile state on the eve of this tournament; one positive COVID test from any of the players who were in contact with Busquets and the whole squad may have to be replaced by reserves. Luckily for them, mayhem the day before the 2018 World Cup resulted in their coach being fired, meaning they've seen and handled such a high profile mess before. Even more luckily for them, our panel don't see much of a threat being posed from Poland, Sweden, or Slovakia, aside from inform phenomenon, Robert Lewandowski.
By Shayan HussainSergio Ramos, captain / general / face of the nation: injured. Sergio Busquets, experienced veteran / appointed captain following Ramos' squad exclusion: positive Covid test. Real Madrid, Champions League Semifinalists / 2 points away from Spanish title: 0 players in squad. Such is the situation for Spain, who appear to be in a unique and fragile state on the eve of this tournament; one positive COVID test from any of the players who were in contact with Busquets and the whole squad may have to be replaced by reserves. Luckily for them, mayhem the day before the 2018 World Cup resulted in their coach being fired, meaning they've seen and handled such a high profile mess before. Even more luckily for them, our panel don't see much of a threat being posed from Poland, Sweden, or Slovakia, aside from inform phenomenon, Robert Lewandowski.