Spain’s World Cup preparations are in disarray after coach Julen Lopetegui was sacked on the eve of the tournament.
The 51-year-old was removed from his post on Wednesday morning, just two days before Spain’s Group B opener with Portugal and less than 24 hours after his appointment as Real Madrid boss.
Here, Press Association Sport looks at the social media reaction to Lopetegui’s sacking.
Wait, maybe I get a call up now! https://t.co/4InwsavXZa
— Cesc Fàbregas Soler (@cesc4official) June 13, 2018
Wow! Spain have sacked their coach, Lopetegui. Increible!
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) June 13, 2018
I’m no longer tipping Spain unless they do something ingenious like ask Pep Guardiola to take charge for a few weeks only.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) June 13, 2018
Chaos in the Spain camp… ??? #Worldcup2018
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) June 13, 2018
What a fall from grace for Lopetegui, getting sacked a day before the biggest tournament starts . Strong statement by the Spanish FA, @DFB_Team_EN take note re Özil/Gündogan
— Didi Hamann (@DietmarHamann) June 13, 2018
LIVE from Spain’s training camp. pic.twitter.com/wPhzUlPHSN
— Stan Collymore (@StanCollymore) June 13, 2018
Imagine if Wenger is now hired as emergency manager of Spain.. and wins the World Cup. Now that would be amusing.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) June 13, 2018
Such a shame for spain, they had a really good qualifying campaign and I fancied them to do very well, be a miracle if they win it now!
— Andy Reid (@AndyReidXI) June 13, 2018
Good chance he’ll be sack by Real Madrid in a few Months time too! ? #Spain
— Darren Huckerby (@hucks6dh6) June 13, 2018
I’d be concerned if it was another Nation but Spain don’t even need a manager!! ??
— Daniel Gabbidon (@Gabbidon35) June 13, 2018
