Luis Enrique needs to remain on as Spain coach however stated his future was not but determined after Morocco knocked La Roja out within the World Cup final 16 on Tuesday. The supervisor, who led Spain to the Euro 2020 semi-finals, noticed his aspect crushed 3-0 on penalties after a 0-0 draw with the North African aspect over 120 minutes. “I can’t say, because I don’t know,” Luis Enrique instructed a press convention when requested about his future. “The national team has time. I am very happy with the Spanish FA, the president and with (the sporting director).

“If it was as much as me I’d keep all my life, however that’s not the case.

“I have to think calmly what is the best for me and for the national team. All situations will have an influence.”

The coach was first appointed in 2018 after Spain had been eradicated within the final 16 of the Russia World Cup by the hosts.

He stepped away for a brief interval in 2019 as a result of his late daughter had been recognized with bone most cancers, earlier than returning and guiding Spain to a robust end on the Euros final 12 months, the place Italy beat them on penalties.

Luis Enrique’s aspect missed all three spot-kicks in opposition to Morocco, with Pablo Sarabia hitting the submit, whereas Yassine Bounou saved Carlos Soler and Sergio Busquets‘s efforts.

“I chose the takers, I thought they were the best on the pitch,” stated Luis Enrique.

“I chose the first three and I would do it again. (If I could change something) I would take Bounou away and put another goalkeeper there.

“(Penalties) will not be a lottery for me. You have to manage your self, to know the right way to management it. I’d select the identical gamers once more.”

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