Restructuring in Spain continues with Molina replaced by Luque

Spain have made further changes to their coaching set-up by replacing Jose Molina with Albert Luque as their new sporting director.

La Roja announced the departure of head coach Luis Enrique earlier on Thursday, two days after losing to Morocco on penalties in the Round of 16 of the World Cup.

Luis de la Fuente, who has enjoyed success at under-19 and under-21 levels, as well as a silver medal at the Beijing Olympics last year, is set to take over the baton. next week.

Molina is the latest figure to quit, with the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) confirming he will not be renewing his contract in January 2023.

Luque will serve as sporting director, while Francis Hernandez will work alongside the former Spain international.

Spain have reached the Nations League final and Euro 2020 semi-finals twice during Molina's four years of service.

The 2010 world champions will be next in action at the end of March with the Euro 2024 qualifiers against Norway and Scotland.