The ‘Red’ fell in the round of 16 after losing on penalties against Morocco in the Qatar 2022 World Cup and, two days later, changes were sought. Luis de la Fuente is the new Spain coach, after deciding the Royal Spanish Football Federation, not to prolong the relationship with Luis Enrique Martínez, he was champion with the Athletic Club of Clemente
“The RFEF has chosen Luis de la Fuente as the new absolute national coach”, said the Federation in a statement, shortly after announcing the dismissal of Luis Enrique, after saying goodbye to the World Cup with a single victory. Julen Guerrero will be in charge of the sub21.
Until this Thursday, Luis de la Fuente was the Under-21 Coach since 2018, after coaching the Under-19 and Under-18 categories. The current DT of the highest category proclaimed the ‘Rojita’ European champion in 2019 by beating Germany 2-1 in the final and won silver at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where they fell 2-1 in the final with Brazil.
The decision adopted by the Federation, agreed between Molina and Rubiales, bets on the continuity of a style worked in the lower categories. It values the figure of a coach who knows and has won titles with the new generations who have already made the leap to senior level with Luis Enrique.
When will Luis de la Fuente be presented?
The new absolute coach will be ratified in a board of directors of the RFEF next Monday, after which his presentation to the media will take place.
“The new coach will make his debut in March in the qualifying phase for Euro 2024 in Germany and will direct their first two games against Norway (March 25) and Scotland (March 28)”specified the RFEF in its statement.
