Spain weigh lineup changes for Nations League match against Czech Republic

Spain are preparing to face the Czech Republic in Prague in the Nations League.

Coach Luis de la Fuente is expected to make changes, with Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Mikel Oyarzabal and Dani Olmo unavailable.

Martín Zubimendi is set to anchor the midfield, while Ferran Torres is tipped to lead the attack.

Aymeric Laporte is a major doubt because he is recovering from a viral illness, so Pau Cubarsí and Dean Huijsen are expected to start in central defence.

The predicted lineup includes Álex Grimaldo and Jorge de Frutos, though De la Fuente will confirm his team about 90 minutes before kick-off.

Czech coach Santi Denia previously spent 15 years at Spain's football federation and knows many of the players.

Spain are also balancing rotation with a busy schedule, as they are due to face England at Madrid's Metropolitano three days later.