Spain eye Luis Enrique, Michel after Julen Lopetegui joins Real Madrid - reports

The FC crew react to Real Madrid's appointment of Julen Lopetegui as manager, questioning the timing as he prepares to lead Spain at the World Cup. ESPN FC's Gab Marcotti discusses the tricky situation Julen Lopetegui finds himself in as he coaches Spain before taking over at Real Madrid. Alejandro Moreno explains why the timing of Real Madrid's hiring of Julen Lopetegui as manager could be a detriment to Spain at the World Cup. Michel and Luis Enrique are leading candidates to replace Julen Lopetegui as Spain coach after the World Cup, according to reports. On Tuesday, three days before Spain face Portugal in their first World Cup game, the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) announced that Lopetegui would take over as Real Madrid coach after his release clause was paid. Madrid-based Marca reported that ex-Malaga coach Michel was the front-runner to replace him, while Barcelona-based Diario Sport said former Camp Nou...

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