TBILISI: Spain coach Luis Enrique praised his aspect for snatching a 2-1 win away to Georgia on Sunday however predicted extra nerve-shredding finishes of their remaining World Cup qualifiers until they discover ways to break down ultra-defensive sides.
Facing the uncommon sight of enjoying in entrance of 15,000 followers attributable to relaxed novel coronavirus restrictions within the Georgian capital, Spain loved 75% of possession within the first half however fell behind to a strike from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
They levelled early within the second interval via Ferran Torres earlier than substitute Dani Olmo landed all three factors with a shot from exterior the field in added time.
“The game almost gave me a heart attack. But we got what we deserved in the end and even if it wasn’t what we deserved I don’t care,” Luis Enrique advised reporters.
“This will boost our morale but also remind us that every game is going to be a struggle. It’s going to be like this forever. When every side sits deep and closes up shop there are no easy opponents.”
Spain might have thrashed Germany 6-0 4 months in the past however they usually battle in opposition to lesser opponents and travelled to Tbilisi after a irritating 1-1 draw at dwelling to Greece of their Group B opener final week.
Georgia had been additionally comfortable to cede the ball to Spain however Luis Enrique’s aspect once more struggled to search out openings in opposition to a aspect sitting deep and so they lacked a reference level in assault till Olmo got here off the bench after halftime.
Luis Enrique acknowledged his aspect are removed from their flowing finest in the intervening time and complained in regards to the circumstances.
“We aren’t as sharp as we are normally, that’s obvious. The crowd also played their part and Georgia pleasantly surprised me. The ball bounced around like a rabbit and the pitch was poor so if you’re not feeling inspired you’ll suffer,” he mentioned.
“We had a lot at stake and struggled at times, we seemed to lose confidence as the game progressed even though we kept on creating chances.”
Spain host Kosovo subsequent and Luis Enrique predicted an identical script to their final two outings.
“Unfortunately it’s going to be the same against Kosovo. No-one should think we can relax,” he added.
