'It all went to hell' - Luis Enrique acknowledges Spain's World Cup failure
Luis Enrique has acknowledged Spain's World Cup failures against Morocco in which 'everything went to hell' in La Roja's Qatar exit.
Morocco, the surprise package of the tournament, eliminated Spain on penalties after a goalless draw in Tuesday's Round of 16.
Luis Enrique was later removed as head coach on Thursday, with former Spain youth boss Luis de la Fuente named as his replacement.
While emphasizing the lasting legacy his Spanish team could leave for future generations, Luis Enrique suggested that it only took 90 minutes for years of planning to go off the rails.
"In 90 minutes everything went to hell. It's clear that we didn't play a good match against Morocco," he said on Twitch.
"I have seen it in a positive light. At the moment I am calm and satisfied with what we have done. We have created enthusiasm and a desire to see the national team.
"We saw it. Many young people and children came to see us at the hotel. We could do better, I am aware of that, but I tried to take the best players and those who embodied my ideas."
The former Barcelona boss has come under intense scrutiny for his squad selection ahead of FIFA's top tournament, with questions over his preference for playing Ferran Torres and not being called an option. traditional striker.
The inclusion of Sergio Roberto and Eric Garcia has led to further debate over La Roja's squad, although Luis Enrique does not regret his decisions.
"It consoles me that the same thing happens to others. I don't get into the debate. I respect it," he continued.
“I make the decisions with my team. No one gives me recommendations, no one in the press has put in even 10% of the hours that my staff and I put in.”
Manchester United, now managed by Erik ten Hag, were previously reportedly interested in Luis Enrique, who will wait until the new season before considering his next move.
"I want to continue training at a club to develop what I did in the national team," he added. “It was a dream. This step is complete. I will wait for the start of next season."
Luis Enrique has acknowledged Spain's World Cup failures against Morocco in which 'everything went to hell' in La Roja's Qatar exit.
Morocco, the surprise package of the tournament, eliminated Spain on penalties after a goalless draw in Tuesday's Round of 16.
Luis Enrique was later removed as head coach on Thursday, with former Spain youth boss Luis de la Fuente named as his replacement.
While emphasizing the lasting legacy his Spanish team could leave for future generations, Luis Enrique suggested that it only took 90 minutes for years of planning to go off the rails.
"In 90 minutes everything went to hell. It's clear that we didn't play a good match against Morocco," he said on Twitch.
"I have seen it in a positive light. At the moment I am calm and satisfied with what we have done. We have created enthusiasm and a desire to see the national team.
"We saw it. Many young people and children came to see us at the hotel. We could do better, I am aware of that, but I tried to take the best players and those who embodied my ideas."
The former Barcelona boss has come under intense scrutiny for his squad selection ahead of FIFA's top tournament, with questions over his preference for playing Ferran Torres and not being called an option. traditional striker.
The inclusion of Sergio Roberto and Eric Garcia has led to further debate over La Roja's squad, although Luis Enrique does not regret his decisions.
"It consoles me that the same thing happens to others. I don't get into the debate. I respect it," he continued.
“I make the decisions with my team. No one gives me recommendations, no one in the press has put in even 10% of the hours that my staff and I put in.”
Manchester United, now managed by Erik ten Hag, were previously reportedly interested in Luis Enrique, who will wait until the new season before considering his next move.
"I want to continue training at a club to develop what I did in the national team," he added. “It was a dream. This step is complete. I will wait for the start of next season."
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