Published 09:34 IST, November 16th 2022

Coach-turned-streamer! Spain's Luis Enrique braces for new role during 2022 FIFA World Cup

Luis Enrique made the announcement through a video in which he said that he would be making live video connections with fans during FIFA World Cup.

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Spain manr Luis Enrique raised eyebrows when he named team for upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Enrique dropped a couple of experienced players from team and will be relying on youth to bring home World Cup Trophy. As  tournament draws closer, former Barcelona coach me a major anuncement allowing fans to get closer to him. 

Luis Enrique switches roles, turns 'streamer' for World Cup

Ahe of Qatar 2022 tournament, Luis Enrique anunced that he will become an online 'streamer' to show Spanish side's journey in Qatar. Spain coach me anuncement through a video in which he said that he would be making live video connections with fans.

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According to Xinhua, Enrique, while making anuncement, said, “ idea is simply to establish a direct relationship with fans who could be interested in live information about team, from a personal point of view of mine and training staff. I am looking forward to experiencing and sharing atmosphere and pressure of a World Cup."

Spain's squ for FIFA World Cup 2022

Luis Enrique recalled Barcelona forward Ansu Fati for Qatar 2022 following a two-year absence. Ansu has t played for Spain since making his fourth appearance as a teenr in October 2020 shortly after breaking record for Spain’s youngest scorer. His spectacular start was cut short by leg injuries and he has yet to establish himself as a starter with his club. 

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Sergio Busquets is on verge of his fourth World Cup, after 2010 when he helped Spain win ir first title. He represented country in 2014 and 2018 tournaments as well. He will once again be a key member of Spanish midfield in Qatar, despite his of 34. Spain team will only have one pure striker in Atlético Mrid forward Álvaro Morata. likes of PSG centre-back Sergio Ramos and Manchester United goalkeeper David de Ge were t included in team.

Spain:

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Goalkeepers: Unai Simón , Robert Sánchez , David Raya

Defenders: Aymeric Laporte, Pau Torres, Jordi Alba, José Gayà, Hugo Guillamón, Eric García, César Azpilicueta, Dani Carvajal

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Midfielders: Sergio Busquets, Rodri Hernández, Pedri González, Koke Resurrección, Gavi Páez, Carlos Soler, Marcos Llorente

Forwards: Pablo Sarabia, Nico Williams, Marco Asensio, Álvaro Morata, Yeremy Pi, Ferran Torres, Dani Olmo, Ansu Fati 

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09:34 IST, November 16th 2022