Spain fans went after Luis Enrique for naming Sergio Busquets in his team's starting lineup against Costa Rica in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Enrique named Unai Simon in the goal for La Roja's opening game of the World Cup. Jordi Alba, Aymeric Laporte, Rodri, and Cesar Azpilicueta have started as the back four for the game.
He has decided to start a midfield trio of Sergio Busquets, Gavi, and Pedri. Dani Olmo, Marco Asensio, and Ferran Torres have started in the attack.
Here are some of the best reactions across Twitter as Luis Enrique named Spain's starting XI for the 2022 FIFA World Cup opener:
Busquets has made 139 appearances for La Roja in his career. He has made 13 appearances for Spain in the World Cup.
The Group E has already gotten off to a stunning start as Japan defeated Germany by a scoreline of 2-1 in the opening game of the World Cup.
Spain coach Luis Enrique spoke ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup game against Costa Rica
Spain coach Luis Enrique said that he is the leader of La Roja ahead of the clash against Costa Rica. He told the media (via News 18):
“The leader of the national team has to be the coach because it’s me who decides who plays and when we travel and things like that, I am a leader who has to give solutions to the team, very calm and looking forward to starting and giving people something to celebrate."
Enrique further commanded respect for their opponents, saying:
“We know Costa Rica and their players and their coach (Luis Fernando Suarez) is an expert. I am sure they are going to be competitive, and we have to be attentive and get it right because we want to go to the final, I don’t have any doubts because of doubts or tactical decisions. My doubts are because of the high level they are showing. The training sessions have been spectacular and we are working at a level that means we will start games strongly."
Speaking on his team selection, Enrique said:
“I choose my players due to the ‘feeling’ I have and I’ll decide my team tomorrow considering our rivals and the game, We have prepared the best way possible. We know what we have to do and we are a group that has worked together for a long time.'