David De Gea backed by Spain boss Julen Lopetegui after costly error

Spain spurned a host of chances and were made to pay, as a rare gaffe from David De Gea allowed Ricardo Rodriguez and Switzerland to nick a draw in Villarreal. Gab Marcotti and the FC crew debate whether Spain's lack of a clinical No. 9 will prove detrimental to their hopes of winning another World Cup. International Friendly: Alvaro Odriozola (29') Spain 1-0 Switzerland Michel Salgado believes Spain have a good mixture of young and old players. Ian Darke leads an expert panel to assess Spain's World Cup hopes and whether or not Julen Lopetegui will be able to sort out the attack. Spain coach Julen Lopetegui has not lost faith in goalkeeper David De Gea following his costly mistake in Sunday's 1-1 home draw with Switzerland. Spain were leading 1-0 after Alvaro Odriozola's first-half volley before Manchester United stopper De Gea failed in the 62nd minute to hold on to Stephan Lichtsteiner's weak shot and Ricardo Rodriguez pounced to equalise for Switzerland. Marca's front page has a photograph of De Gea's spill with the headline: "A note of caution," while El Mundo writes ...

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