Enrique's heavy duty to restore the status of 'La Furia Roja' as one of Europe's elite teams will start in the UEFA Nations League match against England at Wembley Stadium. Sunday (9/9) early morning. This is Spain's first competitive match under Enrique. Three days later, they will undergo their second Group A League match against Croatia at Elche.
When appointed as Spain coach, Luis Enrique confirmed that he made policies that were evolutionary rather than revolutionary. About the style of play for example, he calls Spain under his direction will still rely on possession to control the game. As for the scheme, Lucho - Enrique's nickname, said that he would still refer to the 4-3-3 attack formation. "Only a few things are new," said the 48-year-old man.
Despite arguing that what he did was more evolutionary, but seeing the actions of the former Barcelona entrenador after being appointed as a coach, what Lucho did could be said to be close to or more inclined towards revolution.
Four days after being elected as Spain coach, Lucho said he would not make many regulations. But in fact, at least seven strict rules have been applied to players. Among them is the time to eat at 8:30 pm. and wake up at 9:00 am., there cannot be cell phones in the dining room, until fines are late (for eating though).
About refreshing, Lucho does not want to make rules that limit players playing games like cards and Playstation. However, he also did not want his players to over-play games. As a substitute, he created an "escape room" session for the players.
Enrique also made significant changes to the composition of the players. Seven players usually called in the Julen Lopetegui era, namely Pepe Reina, Alvaro Odriozola, Nacho Monreal, Jordi Alba, Koke, Lucas Vazquez, and Iago Aspas were not called. Instead, he called 11 new names, Pau Lopez, Raul Albiol, Diego Llorente, Inigo Martinez, Marcos Alonso, Jose Luis Gaya, Sergi Roberto, Rodri, dani Ceballos, Alvaro Morata and Suso.
The entry of names like Roberto and Morata is quite interesting because they were not included playing by Lopetegui in the 2018 World Cup, despite their appearance was not so disappointing. Not to mention the names that are no longer young like Albiol and Llorente.
Although the results have not yet been seen, all changes made by Enrique have the support of the players. Iscon Alarcon for example, has a 'team building' method applied by the coach.
"Team discipline is not a bad thing at all," said the Real Madrid midfielder as he banned Cell Phones at the dining table. "Today we focus more on machines. We often forget about interactions with people around, including team mates, "he added.
Isco also praised Enrique's 'escape room' method which he called very pleasant. In 'Escape Room', Cell Phones and electronic devices are not permitted. By relying on personal interaction, the players try to solve the puzzles that have been prepared for them. Only by solving the puzzle can they get out of the room.
As a coach, Enrique's job is hard. Although Spain is still regarded as one of the world's best teams, achievements in the 2016 European Cup and 2018 World Cup indicate there is a decline in them. Moreover, senior players like Gerard Pique, David Sila and Andreas Iniesta have now hung up their shoes.
Enrique's heavy duty to restore the status of 'La Furia Roja' as one of Europe's elite teams will start in the UEFA Nations League match against England at Wembley Stadium. Sunday (9/9) early morning. This is Spain's first competitive match under Enrique. Three days later, they will undergo their second Group A League match against Croatia at Elche.
England is clearly not an opponent that can be in one eye. Although Spain are superior head to head in the last six meetings, but 'The Three Lions' which was raised by Gareth Southgate is a different team. The title as the 2018 World Cup semifinals is the proof.
England themselves on the other hand are also determined to defeat Spain in order to silence critics who consider their trip in the 2018 World Cup more due to luck.
"You have to beat the best and Spain is one of the best in the world. At the World Cup, you can only play against teams drawn with your team," Trippier said as quoted by the Daily Mail, Friday (7/9).
"Of course, Spain will be a big test and we want to play like them to show that we are here and we are ready. We want to beat these teams. We want to beat the best, "said the Tottenham Hotspur defender.
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