The moment weāve been waiting for the last four (and a half) years is just nine days away from us. Qatar 2022 is finally about to get started, which is why most national team managers have already submitted their World Cup squads.
The tournament kicks off on November 20, when the host country takes on Ecuador in the inaugural game. From then on, the group stage action will continue until December 2, with the knockout stage starting on Dec. 3.
Needless to say, every teamās goal is to reach the grand final on Dec. 18 ā but thereās a long way to go before that. Only a handful of teams are predicted to win the trophy, and though many prefer to stay humble, a manageris heading to Qatar with plenty of confidence in himself.
Confident Luis Enrique says heās the best coach in the Qatar 2022 World Cup
When announcing Spainās World Cup squad to the press, Luis Enrique revealed his mentality ahead of the World Cup. Though he acknowledged his comment would spark controversy, Enrique said he has to see himself as the best coach ever.
āThere is no better national coach than me, in the history of world football. Thatās what I believe, obviously itās not true, but I canāt doubt that,ā Enrique said, via Dermot Corrigan of The Athletic.
Spain coach Luis Enrique. (Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
āI canāt have doubts, if I have to convince my players of the idea of how we will play,ā he added. However, he immediately realized his words would probably go viral. āMadre mia, thatāll be the headline, I donāt care, I like it.ā
Enrique has certainly won a reputation as one of the worldās best managers, with Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba among thosewho mentioned him as the best coach in their careers. But his roster, which overlooks the likes of Sergio Ramos and David De Gea, has given plenty to talk about.
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