“It was surprising and I think that even though there were motives and reasons behind the decision, the players had no say in it and it was not the right time,” Saul said. “Julen deserved to stay in charge after two years of preparing for the World Cup with us. Of course it has affected us, two days before (the tournament started) and they change your coach, it has really affected us. But we have tried to stay strong.” Interim coach Fernando Hierro, who before the tournament was working as the team’s sporting director, said he had no problem with Saul’s comments.
“It’s logical, healthy, natural and what everyone is thinking,” Hierro said in an interview with Spanish radio station Onda Cero. “It’s normal and natural and players are free to say what they want about it. I’m here as a coach due to circumstances, I’ve been the first person to admit that, no one else needs to say it.” Spain will qualify for the last 16 of the World Cup with a draw against already-eliminated Morocco on Monday although in order to guarantee top spot in Group B they will need to outscore Portugal, who will be in action against Iran.
Published in Daily Times, June 25th 2018.
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