Robert Moreno: "If I had not followed, Luis Enrique would not be the coach now"

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The former coach said he does not understand "why Luis Enrique does not want me to be with him" and defended himself after he was labeled "with two very ugly things that I do not deserve"

Who knows if it will be the last chapter of an already unbearable sainete. Robert Moreno, Spanish coach fired last November 19 and relieved on the bench by who was his boss and also friend, Luis Enrique Martinez, went to a hotel-spa in Barcelona to offer his version of the events. The Catalan coach understood that after seeing how Luis Enrique described him as "disloyal" and accused him of having "an excessive ambition" for wanting to train Spain in the next European Championship, he should at least groom his image. He did, however, imitating the practices of the worst politicians, through a monologue and without accepting questions.

Robert Moreno showed disbelief - "I do not know yet why Luis Enrique does not want me to be with him; the years will pass and I will not know it," he tried to defend himself - "he labeled me with two very ugly things that I do not deserve" -, and he some medal: "If I had not followed [when his superior resigned], Luis Enrique would not be the coach now." His version, moreover, had nothing to do with the one expressed by his boss and friend during nine years of his career.

During his 10-minute appearance, and in which Robert Moreno raised his voice several times while nervously waving a pen, there was no way to fit the pieces of the puzzle. Moreno spoke of an encounter with Luis Enrique about which to date there was no news [before the one produced on September 12 and to which Luis Enrique referred in his press conference last Wednesday]. “There he told me that he had done what he had to do. That he was happy and that he felt proud of me ». And continued. «Then came the rally, the first two games, and after what happened [the death of Luis Enrique's daughter] I decided to go see him [already on September 12]. I gave him a hug and my support. I thought it was right to tell you in person that, as I had already said at a press conference, I was willing to step aside. My surprise was when he replied: 'I think it's perfect, but I don't count on you anymore.' I was in a state of shock, like all the staff. We were all destroyed for a week. I wondered what I had done wrong. We intended to call him and ask what had happened. They were difficult times and we didn't do it ».

"I WAS FAITHFUL AND FULFILLED MY WORD"

According to Moreno, it was not until after the game against Malta in Cádiz when he realized that Luis Enrique would take his place. "It was after the meeting in Cádiz. The days were very hard. Given that situation in which I detect that he wants to return to the national team, I show again that I am faithful. So I sent a message in which knowing that my presence does not It was nice for Luis, we would sit down so I wouldn't be an impediment. Until that moment I was faithful and kept my word. "

"You know how bad I am going through it," continued Moreno, who said that during his nine-year cohabitation period, he and the rest of the coaching staff were always at the service of Luis Enrique. "I started with him at Barça B. From there we went to Rome, a club with which we signed a two-season contract. He told us after the first year that he did not want to continue, and we all quit the second year. We were unemployed for a year. Being faithful, we also followed him in Celta, we were friends and we were successful, after the stage in Barcelona, Luis Enrique said he would not train again, that he could not guarantee us Joaquín Valdés [the psychologist] and I went to his house and he told us that he was willing to let us train. The opportunity to go with Juan Carlos Unzué to Celta appeared. We asked him for permission and he gave it to us. " Moreno continued. "Already in the selection, after the irrevocable resignation of Luis Enrique, the president of the Federation appointed me as a coach. He told me it was my project. He signed a contract until after the European Championship. I didn't say yes until, through Joaquín Valdés, I also obtained the OK. I also asked for permission. "

Robert Moreno, responsible for the classification of Spain for the next Eurocup, concluded his speech by positioning himself to find work when before: "I really want to lead a team. Give talks. Press conferences. That is my hope and passion for someone who started very low and has been able to reach very high "