Luis Enrique said he had doubts regarding whether 17 year-old Gavi would perform in front of 50,000 fans at the Estadio La Cartuja as Spain faced Sweden in the decisive final match of their 2022 World Cup qualifying group. The FC Barcelona midfielder then had a great game as Luis Enrique’s team won 1-0.
Luis Enrique reacted to Gavi's impressive performance against Czech Republic in the 22/23 Nations League. The Spanish coach spoke about what the FC Barcelona wonderkid offers on the pitch. ...read more
Aged 17, Gavi became the youngest debutant in the history of the Spanish national team as they beat Italy 2-1 in San Siro in the UEFA Nations League semi-finals. Luis Enrique praised the performance of the FC Barcelona midfielder, saying he is not just the future but also the ...read more
Luis Enrique spoke about his decision to call up 17-year-old FC Barcelona midfielder Pablo Martín Páez Gavira, known as Gavi, for the UEFA Nations League finals. Spain will face Italy in the semi-finals. Gavi could become the youngest debutant in the history of the Spanish ...read more
Luis Enrique described Gavi's attributes in both offensive and defensive phases of the game after the FC Barcelona wonderkid put in a great performance against Portugal in the Nations League (June 2022). ...read more
Luis Enrique wished Xavi Hernández 'the best of luck' as FC Barcelona manager. The Spanish national team head coach, who managed Xavi during his time at Barça, was asked if he would give him any advice, to what Luis Enrique replied that Xavi has had more experience in that ...read more
Luis Enrique explained that he had left captain Sergio Busquets out of his Spain squad because he wants him to rest. The Spanish head coach also praised the FC Barcelona midfielder and said he is having 'a spectacular season'. ...read more
Spain’s head coach Luis Enrique talked about the current situation at his former club Barcelona and about their newly appointed manager Ronald Koeman. ...read more
Luis Enrique that he really struggled to make a decision regarding the left-back position for Spain’s squad ahead of their 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Greece and Sweden. He called up Jordi Alba and José Gayà, but admitted that Marcos Alonso’s omission 'is a bit unfair' ...read more