Original title: Spain out of the top five losers: Barça was hit critically, the new helmsman encountered the waves, and Fati was invisible
After being eliminated by Morocco, Enrique was criticized by the media, however, some players were also criticized for their poor performance. Marca pointed out some of the players who did not perform well in this World Cup, and here is the full translation.
In the hours following his elimination, all the spotlight was on Luis Enrique, but being eliminated early from the World Cup also had an impact on some players. Of those, some were pinned on high hopes, others marked the World Cup on the calendar to overcome sluggish performances at clubs, and still others were not given the opportunity to show themselves.
In addition to the excellent performances of starting central defenders Laporte and Rodri, Garvey also showed his body and spirit, and the other players did not perform well in the World Cup.
Ferran Torres: A squandered opportunity
Against Costa Rica, he scored two goals, but his performances plummeted. In critical moments, he always lacks courage and cannot seize opportunities. In the national team, he did not seize the opportunity of the World Cup to prove himself, and back at the club, he was clearly unable to compete with Dembele and Rafinha for the main position.
Carvajal: Lost Enrique's trust
Carvajal was originally the main right-hand man in this World Cup, but against Costa Rica and Japan, Enrique chose Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Llorente in the quarterfinals. Against Japan and Germany, he didn't show his ability or be at his best.
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Ansu Fathi: Really a glass man?
Enrique said people should be aware that Fathi had just suffered a serious injury, but the fact that he only played 44 minutes in the World Cup increased everyone's concerns about his condition, rather than dispelled doubts. If Fathi has great talent and barely plays out, then we have reason to suspect that something is wrong with him.
Eric Garcia: World Cup 0 appearances
If he hopes to find some solace in the World Cup, he will be even more disappointed. Luis Enrique, who used to support him, preferred to let a back like Rodri play in the position that belonged to him, and he did not get any opportunities to play during the World Cup.
Pedri: The helmsman who meets the waves
This Spain team does not yet belong to Pedri, who must become the top star of the team, become the one who changes the pace of the game and tears up the opponent's defense, but he has not succeeded. In the match against Morocco, Amrabat stopped him well and he appeared in positions where he could not create a threat. The World Cup was waiting for him, but he lived up to everyone's expectations.