Luis Enrique is returning as Spain coach five months after stepping down because of his daughter¡¯s illness.
He is taking over from former assistant Robert Moreno, who coached the team through qualifying for the 2020 European Championship. His last match was on Monday, a 5-0 rout of Romania in Madrid.
Luis Enrique¡¯s 9-year-old daughter, Xana, died of a type of bone cancer less than three months ago.
Moreno had said a few months ago he would leave the job if Luis Enrique decided to return. He said he ¡°would be delighted to step aside¡± if the former coach was ready to come back.
Federation president Luis Rubiales said it was always clear that Luis Enrique would return as coach when felt he was ready.
¡°Luis Enrique was always the leader of this project,¡± Rubiales said. ¡°Moreno would remain as the national team coach if Luis Enrique didn¡¯t want to return.¡±
Moreno will no longer work as an assistant coach to Luis Enrique.
Luis Enrique resigned from the national team in June, a few months after Xana was diagnosed. He had tried to remain in charge while staying with his family, making decisions and watching practices while being away.
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