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Spanish national team striker David Villa claims to be certain that victories against the Czech Republic and Lithuania would guarantee his team a place in the final stage of the European Championship.
"We have two important matches ahead of us, but if we win, we will have taken a giant step towards the final stage," said the star of the "Barcelona" club. "The sooner we get there, the better, because we won't have to worry unnecessarily. We have to win."
Coach Vicente Del Bosque will have to do without injured players Carles Puyol, Cesc Fabregas, and Pedro, so it is likely that Alvaro Arbeloa will take the place at right-back, and Sergio Ramos will be moved to the center-back position. At the forefront of the attack, Fernando Torres should play again.
"We have to be careful with the Czechs, as they are a strong team that has proven itself for many years," said Del Bosque. "The opponents have good footballers who can win the match."
