Luis Enrique: "There will be no revolution but an evolution"

Luis Enrique was officially handed the reins of the Spanish National Team on Thursday during a presentation at the headquarters of the Spanish Football Federation in Las Rozas, a suburb of Madrid

. on the side after a disappointing World Cup overshadowed by the brutal dismissal of Julen Lopetegui two days before the start of the tournament. Fernando Hierro, former sports director of the RFEF temporarily took over and has since left the federation after leading Spain to eighth place in Russia.

Spanish press conference of Luis Enrique

the team ran out and what can you bring?

We will look at what happened in the past. But I would like to emphasize the work that [Julen] Lopetegui and [Fernando] Hierro did. The line that separates success from failure is fine and they have done a great job. Despite the players we have, we now have three major tournaments without winning and this shows how hard it is to win one. We will review all cases individually and analyze what is best for the future of the national team.

What will your coaching style look like?

I am very close to the players, it is one of the things that I like the most. Players tend to have an individual vision and mine is collective. There will be things we can agree on and other things we will not do. My goal is to make life easier for players. We have extraordinary players who give us hope for the future and who can do a lot of damage to the opponents with the ball at our feet.

What does it mean for you to be coach of Spain?

Representing our country; As a coach, I've always said that I would like to be in charge of the national side.

Will you change the style of Spain?

It can evolve, the same thing happened when I was in Barcelona, ​​where there was a unique style and they had not won anything the season before our arrival. We will maintain the style, it is the profile that suits the players, but with some settings: improve the pressure, better defend, create more chances. The national team should look as much as possible to a club, although I will only have them for a week here and there.

Luis Enrique: "I'm not a fan of the word failure but the results have not been good"

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Will you try to convince Piqué to come back?

It is a different case, he has already stated his position in this regard. We must all cases individually. Pique has demonstrated his performance levels and I would like everyone to be available but we have to look at each player and respect his decisions. We will see

Will there be a generational change?

I am not a fan of the word failure but the results are not good. But we owe a lot to these players. There will be no revolution but an evolution. There are players who must give us confidence and we must be as fair as possible for everyone

Will Ramos continue as captain and De Gea number one?

team. The captains are always the players with the most caps and I will not change that. I have no problem with the players I know. I do not have a problem with Ramos. There are a lot of changes going on at the federation but that will not affect the players.

Were you bothered by the criticisms you received?

I did not read it, so I'm not bothered at all. I am not anti-Madridista or anti-n 'anything. I want to represent Spanish football to the best of my abilities.

Is the international career of Iniesta over?

He was like a little brother to me. I played alongside him and I coached him. If he made the decision, it must be respected. He embarks on a new adventure and I understand him.

Do you have your first squad in the head?

I have a list of 70 names in my head. Between the World Cup, the pre-season tournaments, the Super Cups … I have to take into account a lot of things.

What is your opinion on VAR?

I am absolutely pro-VAR. I think it helps referees, there are fewer mistakes, there is less waste of time and it has its element of excitement … I like it.

What is your position on Catalonia?

I will not talk about political problems. I am proud of what I am, an Asturian who has lived in Catalonia and I am proud to be Spanish. I also consider myself a Catalan.