The Spanish coach supports Messi or Suarez to win the championship
"If we don't win, I want to see Argentina win. It's not fair that a player like Messi retires without ever winning the world championship. Luis Suarez and Uruguay too," Enrique said on Twitch on 18. /11.
Enrique was the coach of Messi and Suarez at Barca from 2014 to 2017. Together they culminated in a treble in the 2014-2015 season. At this time, none of them are still attached to the Nou Camp team. Enrique has led the Spanish team since 2019, Messi switched to PSG and Suarez played for his hometown club Nacional.
At the 2022 World Cup, Spain is in Group E, along with Germany, Costa Rica and Japan. They are considered inexperienced by bringing in many young players while veterans like Sergio Ramos, Gerard Pique... are absent. However, Enrique still believes in the home team.
He said: "I am not worried about the youth of the players. Football has reformed, the young players are now very aggressive. The old men lead the dressing room but each young player himself is a different player. leader".
Enrique has determined that Spain's immediate goal is to be at the top of the table, and the team will not be bored with any opponents after that. "We already know which team to face in the round of 16 and will face a team from Brazil's group in the semi-finals. But who said Spain is scared? Hopefully we can create a surprise, even with It's not surprising to me, Spain that won the championship, "said the 52-year-old military leader.
Sharing views with Enrique, former Spain international Andres Iniesta said that Spain is not as immature as the media. He said: "Spanish players are still young, but they all start at the club. They are important players, shouldering great responsibility. The World Cup is a challenge they want to conquer and know how to win." .
The midfielder who now plays for Vissel Kobe in Japan likes Spain's current squad and the way Enrique puts them together.