Coaching shambles has Spain shook up
China Daily | Updated: 2018-06-27 07:44
KALININGRAD, Russia - The real consequences of the firing of coach Julen Lopetegui were laid bare in Spain's chaotic display against Morocco on Monday, which raised serious doubts about how far it can go in the World Cup despite somehow finishing atop Group B.
The 2-2 draw in Kaliningrad was thrilling for neutrals but exposed huge vulnerabilities in the 2010 world champion, which had to twice come from behind after careless mistakes gifted two goals to already-eliminated Morocco.
The usually infallible Andres Iniesta was caught out in a huge misunderstanding with captain Sergio Ramos, which gave Khalid Boutaib a free run towards goal.
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