‘We are going to give war to Qatar’: Luis Enrique outlines Spain’s World Cup roster

The Qatar 2022 World Cup is slowly taking shape. A little over a week after his debut, Luis Enrique announced the list of players who will be present at the competition.

During a ceremony held at the Ciudad Deportiva de las Rozas, the Spanish coach presented his team. “I have a macanuda list “, he began by saying.

“Preparing for any roster involves making decisions… and there are players who have been left out and due to merit they should be too. Total confidence in the squad and I think he’s coming in the best moments. We have created a team and I am fully convinced that we will go to war in Qatar “, he added.

Among the names announced, one of the big surprises was the incorporation of Barcelona striker Ansu Fati and Villarreal winger Yeremy Pino.

“Yeremy Pino is growing as a player and has all the characteristics we ask for in a wide player. Ansu is recovering from what Ansu is the player he was before the injury. He could be rated if he’s at the level or if he’s going to get back to his previous level,” commented the DT.

Then he dove into the culé drive. “It was one of the doubts until the last minute. We bet on him before the others. Ansu’s level is unquestionable . He went through a difficult process. I doubted until the last second. The illusion I have in retrieving the best from Ansu influenced. Is near? Yes? Nope? This we will see. In his club, he has played more but he is not permanent. I think it can be a great incentive to come back to a site like this, but there are doubts to be dispelled. We will see it during the world cup “, a point.

He also clarified what the team’s objective will be in Qatar. “Infinite. Take part in every game we play…the same one we had when we arrived here three years ago. I don’t think anyone outside of Spain would take us out of favorite pools. Our goal is to play seven games. That we will give war, there is no doubt . Like in Europe. What is the difference? That we have reversed an unfavorable situation. The fans are dedicated to the national team and we will try to give back. Try to play all the matches”.

In turn, he spoke about his role as team leader. “I had the chance to coach teams with the best players in the world and I accepted my role as a leader and try to adapt everything to make it work and to be in the best way possible. I I also coached other types of teams. Here I have the chance as a coach to be able to choose what I think best interprets the idea that we have. The hard work is on the pitch and the players have to do it . My task is to coordinate them and enhance their virtues. Often we tend to focus on mistakes. You have to look at the virtues and they can perform in such a short time. That’s my goal in this World Cup ”.

Spain are in Group E of Qatar 2022. In the group stage, they will face Costa Rica, Germany and Japan to advance to the Round of 16.

• archers : Unai Simón, Robert Sánchez and David Raya.
• tusks : Dani Carvajal, César Azpilicueta, Eric García, Hugo Guillamón, Pau Torres, Laporte, Jordi Alba and Gayá.
• Frills : Busquets, Rodri, Gavi, Carlos Soler, Marcos Llorente, Pedri and Koke.
• strikers : Ferran Torres, Sarabia, Yeremy Pino, Morata, Asensio, Nico Williams, Ansu Fati and Dani Olmo.