As Spain departed the World Cup in Qatar, Luis Enrique said that against Morocco, “everything went to hell” and that Spain had failed to live up to expectations.
In Tuesday’s last-16 match, Morocco eliminated Spain on penalties following a 0-0 draw after extra-time. Following their elimination, Luis Enrique was fired as Spain’s head coach on Thursday, and Luis de la Fuente, the former Spain youth director, was hired in his stead.
Enrique stated that it may just take 90 minutes for years of preparation to go awry while highlighting the long-lasting legacy his Spain team may leave for future generations.
“In 90 minutes, everything went to hell. It is clear that we did not play a good game against Morocco,” he said on Twitch.
“I saw it positively. Right now I am calm and satisfied with what we have done. We generated enthusiasm and desire to see the national team.
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“We have seen it. Many young people and children came to see us at the hotel. We could do better, I am aware, but I tried to take the best players and those who embodied my ideas.”
Prior to the World Cup, the former Barcelona manager’s team selection came under fire. There were concerns raised over his decision to play Ferran Torres rather than choose a more conventional striker choice.
Even though Enrique has no regrets about his selections, the additions of Sergio Roberto and Eric Garcia sparked more discussions over the La Roja team.
“It consoles me that the same thing happens to others. I don’t enter the debate. I respect it,” he continued.
“I make the decisions with my staff. Nobody makes recommendations to me, nobody from the press has dedicated even 10 per cent of the hours that my staff and I have dedicated.”
“I want to continue training at a club to develop what I did in the national team,” he added. “That has been a dream. This stage is over. I’ll wait for the start of next season.”
