Spain coach Luis Enrique praised the Moroccan national team’s performance following the two teams’ match, which ended with Morocco’s victory in a penalty shootout, on Tuesday, in the 2022 World Cup round of sixteen competitions.
The Moroccan national team achieved a historic achievement and became the first Arab team to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup following defeating its Spanish counterpart 3-0 in a penalty shootout following the end of the original and extra time of the match in a negative draw.
Commenting on the performance during the press conference following the match, Enrique said: We dominated the field but did not score, this is the truth, we dominated the field and created chances, but we were in front of an opponent with high qualifications and defensive characteristics, we had to create more chances, and be more effective in The last meters.
He praised the performance of the Moroccan national team, saying: Morocco presented an amazing defensive performance, but I am really happy with what our team presented. It implemented the way I wanted to play, and I also want to praise the Moroccan players and congratulate them. They were better than us in penalty shootouts, and goalkeeper Yassine Bounou. It was amazing, and I wish them good luck in this tournament.
And regarding his choices for the national team, Enrique said: I am very happy with our players and I will not change them at all. These are the players I chose and I will go with them to the end due to their attitude and behavior.
He added: If there is anyone responsible, it is me, and I can only praise our players for their performance, especially in this tournament. So we are really disappointed.
And regarding his continuation with the national team or not, Enrique said: This is not the time to talk regarding my future, as this matter is not important now, as we do not have enough time.
