Luis Enrique frustrated by ´worst´ half of Spain reign in Switzerland defeat

Luis Enrique believes Spain’s efficiency in the primary half of Saturday’s defeat to Switzerland was their worst 45 minutes of his reign.

Spain slumped to a disappointing 2-1 loss in Zaragoza that leaves them trailing Portugal by two factors in Nations League Group A2 heading into the final recreation.

That last group match is on Tuesday as Spain put together to face the leaders in Braga, with Fernando Santos’ facet 4-0 winners over the Czech Republic on Saturday.

La Roja didn’t muster a single shot heading in the right direction till Jordi Alba’s Fifty fifth-minute equaliser at La Romareda, and Luis Enrique couldn’t cover his disappointment on the exhibiting.

“Losing is always something that hurts. It has been a pity, but we must value Switzerland, who from the beginning caused us many difficulties,” the coach stated.

“In the primary half, it was the worst of my time as coach. [Then] we’ve badly defended the nook of their second aim.

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“In the second half we improved. We have tried until the end. The key game is Portugal. We will go to Braga to win.”

The method of Saturday’s loss clearly perturbed Luis Enrique, comprehensible given the World Cup begins in lower than two months.

Yet, he’s refusing to blow it out of proportion, adamant he doesn’t have to re-evaluate his religion in the squad simply because of one outcome.

Asked if the sport generated doubts in relation to Qatar 2022, Luis Enrique replied: “No doubts.

“Obviously it’s higher to go to Qatar on a successful streak, however I’ve full confidence in the crew. I’ve seen many gamers in the primary half who’ve been extra imprecise than ever, however the opponents are good, they understand how they play.

“But every thing doesn’t at all times go nicely, whenever you don’t have day, this occurs.

“A victory against Portugal would be the perfect way to reach the World Cup. We have drawn three times with them and now we will go there to win.”

Portugal solely want a draw on Tuesday to seal their place in the Nations League Finals for the second time.