4 players that will play key roles under Luis Enrique in the Spanish national team

The 2018/2019 club season has begun with so much intensity in all the major leagues across Europe. Yet, it has not hindered international football on the continent as many European nations are still taking part in competitions and preparing for future contests, with Spain emerging as one of the frontrunners.

The Spanish national team has experienced a couple of managerial changes in the past 3 months, with the last one seeing elite tactician Luis Enrique taking charge of the team.

The former Barcelona manager has started working hard instantly and he has earned a very good start to his tenure - leading La Roja to defeat England in the European Nations League at the Wembley stadium recently.

Having earned a positive start to his era, we take a look at 4 incredible superstars that will play key roles under the manager in the Spanish national team:

#4 Diego Costa

Costa is one of the brightest players in the Spanish squad at the moment

Former Chelsea sharpshooter, Diego Costa has been in a sensational form ever since he returned to Atletico Madrid earlier this year. The striker was one of the brightest superstars in the Spanish team during the World Cup, bagging an incredible 3 goals in 4 appearances and he will remain an influential figure under Luis Enrique.

A very physical player with a lot of technical skills and an unbelievable fighting spirit, Costa is the perfect type of striker for the former Barcelona manager - sharing certain similarities with Luis Suarez, who impressed under the Spaniard at the Nou Camp during their time together.

Costa will help in tormenting opposition defences using his immense physicality and incredible goalscoring knack. After re-establishing himself as one of the finest strikers in Europe at the moment, the manager will be counting on him to continue with his incredible performances in front of goal during his tenure.

#3 Gerard Pique

A highly experienced defender with a great height

Just as everyone would expect, Barcelona defender Gerard Pique is definitely one of the few players that will play influential roles during Luis Enrique's reign as the manager of the Spanish national team.

The Spaniard has been one of the finest center backs in Europe for the past few years and his vast experience and incredible hard work will be very important for the tactician to establish himself in the national team.

Forming a strong partnership with his Real Madrid counterpart, Sergio Ramos at the heart of the La Roja defense, Gerard Pique will help in providing rigidity and composure at the back as well helping in making aerial clearances - thanks to his incredible height.

#2 Sergio Busquets

Busquets will continue anchoring the midfield under the former Barcelona manager

Another Barcelona superstar on the list, elite midfielder, Sergio Busquets will also play key roles during Luis Enrique's era as the manager of the Spanish national team.

The Spaniard was a vital figure in the tactician's squad during their time together at the Nou Camp between 2014 and 2017 - establishing himself as the fulcrum of Enrique's midfield at Barcelona and playing a huge part as the Catalans claimed a historic treble in 2015.

Sergio Busquets is a brilliant midfielder with immense technical skills, a huge talent and a lot of experience, capable of dictating play from the middle of the pitch, controlling the tempo of the game as well as helping to make plenty of defensive contributions.

#1 Sergio Ramos

The Real Madrid captain will also play a huge role under Luis Enrique

A great warrior and a fantastic leader on the pitch, there is no doubt Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos will have a huge impact in Luis Enrique's development as the manager of the Spanish national team.

The defender has already shown us glimpses of what to expect from him under the tactician, producing a spectacular performance as La Roja defeated England at the Wembley Stadium recently and earning a lot of praises from the former Barcelona manager.

Sergio Ramos will help in providing solidity and support from the heart of the defense, busting forward at vital moments to score important goals as well inspiring the team to achieve success - thanks to his incredible attitude and amazing leadership skills.