Published 16:15 IST, October 10th 2020

Spain boss Enrique mocks Real Madrid's Marco Asensio, makes incredible 'Netflix' claims

Spain boss Luis Enrique has mocked Real Madrid superstar Marco Asensio, claiming that he must be watching Netflix at home during the international break.

Reported by: Minaam Ansari
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Real Madrid superstar Marco Asensio has endured to a difficult time since his injury that kept him out on sidelines for a major part of previous season. He furr went on to miss out on opening two LaLiga games due to a knee swelling. He was subsequently left out of Spain national squad for international friendlies. And national team manr Luis Enrique has mocked former Mallorcan star, rifling speculations of a conflict between two. 

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Luis Enrique's Netflix jibe at Marco Asensio ahead of Spain friendly 

During Spain's pre-match conference, Spain manr Luis Enrique was quizzed about absence of Marco Asensio from squad.  former Barcelona boss responded harshly insisting that he has spoken about Real Madrid star on several occasions. But he wouldn't want to comment on his absence during a build-up to game. 

Luis Enrique furr clarified that he has grudges against Marco Asensio, but it wasn't right time to talk about him. He must be relaxing at home right w, watching Netflix series sitting on sofa, said Spain boss. He furr tried to skip Marco Asensio talks by urging media to focus on match against Switzerland. 

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Luis Enrique led Spain from sidelines in friendly against Portugal that ended in a goalless draw. His side will next come up against Switzerland on Saturday, followed by third and final game of international break against Ukraine on Tuesday.

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Zinedine Zidane puts his faith in Marco Asensio

Marco Asensio was once expected to carry forward legacy established by club legend Cristia Ronaldo. Although player possesses immense talent, he is yet to prove himself since departure of five-time Ballon d'Or winner to Juventus in 2018. He missed out on a major part of Real Madrid's 2019-2020 LaLiga triumph due to an ACL injury. 

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But Real Madrid manr Zinedine Zidane has complete faith in his player's ability to lead lines at Santiago Bernabeu. manr, while speaking to media after his side's 1-0 victory against Real Valladolid, claimed that Marco Asensio brings in goals and he often asks him to look to score during game. 

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Im courtesy: Spain/ Marco Asensio Twitter 

16:15 IST, October 10th 2020