Morata eyeing striker's role against Luxembourg


Juventus Alvaro Morata (R) jumps for the ball against Sevilla's Coke during their Champions League group D soccer match at Juventus stadium in Turin, Italy, September 30, 2015. REUTERS/Giorgio Perottino

MADRID (Reuters) - With Diego Costa suspended, Spain coach Vicente del Bosque is likely to deploy Alvaro Morata in the striking role for the holders' Euro 2016 qualifier against Group C minnows Luxembourg on Friday.

The Juventus forward was hailed as "the future of La Roja" after he scored in the 1-0 qualification victory against Ukraine in March and the 22-year-old former Real Madrid man is keen to impress after shaking off an early-season injury.

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