“Luis Enrique is going to be here until he wants,” said Luis Rubiales at the conclusion of the victory of the Spanish team against Slovakia in the third match of the group stage of the European Championship . The words of the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) once again demonstrated the blind trust they have in Las Rozas in the figure of the Asturian coach, whose continuity is assured in the Spanish team.
In a difficult week after the draw against Poland, Luis Enrique was asked about his possible resignation in the event that Spain were eliminated in the group stage. His response was very forceful: «Are you kidding me? If I’m thinking of renewing, “ said the coach, who has a contract until after the Qatar World Cup. Both the coach and the president Luis Rubiales are delighted with the progress of the project, so the debate about its continuity has not existed after the hesitant start of the Eurocup nor will it exist if Croatia withdraws from the competition to the National Team in the round of 16.
As he assured from the La Cartuja box, Rubiales’ plan is to have Luis Enrique until the coach decides to step aside . The former Barcelona coach has the absolute confidence of the president of the Federation, who wants him on the bench of the National Team as long as he continues as the mandatory maximum of Spanish football. Rubiales’ intention is to emulate Germany and make Luis Enrique the Joachim Löw of the Spanish team .
After the Julen Lopetegui and Robert Moreno earthquakes, Luis Rubiales wants stability. In July 2018, Luis Enrique was appointed as coach as a personal and firm bet by Rubiales to undertake a reconstruction in the national team. A long-term goal that will have the former Barcelona coach as a coach whatever happens in the coming days .
Reinforced after the victory against Slovakia
On the day that the Spanish team played their way to the second round of the European Championship against Slovakia, Luis Enrique did not change his style one iota . The national coach can be criticized for many things, but among them his personality can never be on the bench. The unpopular bet by men like Pablo Sarabia , Eric García or Álvaro Morata in the starting eleven of the third day of the group was highly criticized by some fans, but it turned out well. Spain thrashed Slovakia in La Cartuja (0-5) and will face Croatia in the round of 16.
Big door for Luis Enrique, who spoke at the foot of the field about its renovation: «It is not necessary to talk about it. If I did it, it was because they told me about resigning. I feel supported by the president of the Federation and by the players . I’m as if I were at home, “said the Asturian coach after the victory against Slovakia. A balsamic triumph that calms the waters in the always demanding Spanish fans, who are already thinking about the round of 16 crossing next Monday in Copenhagen against the Croatia of Luka Modric, Ivan Perisic and company.
