Luis Enrique has come out to accuse his former assistant, Robert Moreno of disloyalty as the saga from Spain’s shock coaching change continued recently.
Luis faced the press for the first time since returning to the role on November 19 and aimed a dig at Moreno’s character.
Roberto worked as Luis’ assistant until the Enrique stepped down from his role after losing his daughter to cancer.
Spain recently qualified for Euro 2020 under Roberto Moreno but the ex-manager will not be part of the backroom team from now on after a fight with Luis Enrique.
According to Enrique, he is neither a good or bad man for taking such decision.
His words, “The only person responsible for Robert Moreno not being on my staff is me,”
“On September 12, I met him at my house and he told me that he wanted to coach at the European Championship and then, if I wanted, he would be my assistant.
“I understand that he is ambitious, that it is his dream to be a coach, but for me it is disloyal, I would not do it. For me, it is a big flaw. I understand his position but I do not share it.
“I told him I no longer see him as my assistant and that I don’t know when I will be back, but that I feel like working. He finished the meeting in a cordial way and I called the people on my staff to let them know my opinion and that of the other side, so that no one misrepresents my words.
“From there, I must say that I never approached the federation. I never called them.
“Professionally I have no reason to criticise Robert Moreno. He is very prepared and is a very good coach. His words said one thing and the facts were very different.
“I am not the good one in the movie, but neither am I the bad one.”
“It’s hard to know what day I decided that I wanted to go back to the bench, but it was very soon,”
“I quickly wanted to get my life back, to do what I like best and show my family that life continues.
“I am fine. On a professional level, I am very excited. I’m not coming to a new place, the faces I see are familiar. I have received a lot of love in the last few months.”
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