No centre-forward, no Real Madrid players… and no chance according to his critics, but Luis Enrique intends to plough on regardless as he tries to build on Spain's semi-final appearance at last summer's Euros.
It's exactly three months to the day since Spain were beaten by Italy on penalties in the semi-final at Wembley and while there are new faces such as 17-year-old Gavi and 18-year-old Yeremy Pino there is also plenty that hasn't changed.
Manchester City forward Ferran Torres, Real Sociedad winger Mikel Oyarzabal and Leipzig's Dani Olmo shared false nine responsibilities three months ago.