Luis Enrique returns as the coach of the Spanish national football team
It has been officially announced in the press conference called by Luis Rubiales. The truth is that it was an open secret. The procedure for Luis Enrique's return to the bench of La Roja is liked by some and disliked by others. But it is true that Robert Moreno declared that "if Luis Enrique returns to the national team, he would gladly give up his position". Last night, the players paid tribute to him with an excellent football game on the field, which made Robert bid farewell with tears.
Just like Julen Lopetegui negotiated his signing for Real Madrid when he was the coach of the national team on the verge of the World Cup in Russia, Luis Rubiales has done the same after deciding to bring back Luis Enrique and part ways with Robert Moreno
In the Wanda Metropolitano against Romania, Spain won showing a great game to the brave ones who decided to attend the stadium last night, a great game that bears Robert Moreno's signature. The period of the Catalan as national coach has been full of great moments and more positive than negative results. The decisions of the former coach have brought changes to a team that now Luis Enrique must correct or maintain.
Robert Moreno first managed Spain in March against Malta, but he did it as an interim due to Luis Enrique's absence. In June, when the Asturian's departure was confirmed, he was appointed as coach. He led La Roja in eight matches, with a balance of six victories and two draws. He has bet on new players who have performed at a high level during his time on the bench. One of his personal bets is Gerard Moreno, Villarreal's forward. The striker (the third top scorer in the league, tied with Leo Messi at 8 goals) has entered the national team with strength, reigniting the debate about the number nine position in La Roja. Last night, he scored two goals and caused an own goal by Romania.
And that's not all. Robert Moreno has shown that fairness must prevail. For that reason, players like Santi Cazorla (Villarreal), Dani Olmo (Dinamo Zagreb), Jesús Navas (Sevilla), Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad), Dani Parejo (Valencia), or Sergio Reguilón (Sevilla) have been called up regularly. He has also made changes in the goalkeeping position. David de Gea (Manchester United) was being criticized due to a series of mistakes that affected him in the World Cup. That, combined with Kepa Arrizabalaga's (Chelsea) good form, has made both goalkeepers alternate in matches. There are many factors to consider. However, it is worth knowing, now that Luis Enrique is back, that it was the former FC Barcelona coach who started it all. We will see.
Spanish national team matches with Robert Moreno as the coach:
Malta 0 - 2 Spain
Faroe Islands 1 - 4 Spain
Spain 3 - 0 Sweden
Romania 1 - 2 Spain
Spain 4 - 0 Faroe Islands
Norway 1 - 1 Spain
Sweden 1 - 1 Spain
Spain 7 - 0 Malta
Spain 5 - 0 Romania