World Cup coaches

The World Cup always leaves a surprise, and the coaches are to blame for that. This year has not been less, and selections like Japanese either Morocco they rang the bell, meanwhile Belgium, Spain either Germany they failed. Today in MD, we examine the role of some coaches who surprised for good and others who fell by the wayside.

Argentina

Lionel Scaloni

There’s no better way to start the list than with a contest winner. Much criticized since taking office, Scaloni reached the top at the age of 44, becoming the second youngest coach to win the World Cup, despite the fact that his start against Saudi Arabia was not wanted. Scaloni’s management of the group and the tactical bath of Deschamps in the final, put him in the best coach of the tournament.

2

Morocco

Walid Regragui

The biggest surprise of this World Cup was led by Regragui. A coach who came to the bench of the Moroccan team less than 4 months ago and managed to put together one of the strongest teams in this World Cup. Achieving a historic fourth place for Morocco and for the African continent, Regragui cannot be missing from this list.

3

Croatia

Zlatko Dalic

Dalic once again put Croatia where they weren’t expected to be. The Balkans returned to perform spectacularly at a World Cup, managing to break through to the podium with third place. A runner-up and a bronze medal were achieved by the Croatian coach with a team that performed above its possibilities, and a large part of that was thanks to Dalic.

4

Japanese

Hajime Moriyasu

Moriyasu, in addition to being one of the most charismatic coaches in the tournament, he and his little book, put Japan first in Group E, ‘killed’ Germany and beat Spain. In the round of 16, the Japanese team was better than Croatia, but the luck of penalties sent them home. Meritorious tournament in Japan led by Hajime Moriyasu

On the other hand, we also saw how some coaches did not make the grade.

1

Germany

Hansi Flick

Flick arrived to replace Löw’s successful hegemony that ended with a collapse at the World Cup in Russia. And his stage on the bench began after Löw, who crashed out in the group stage. After a surprise loss to Japan, Germany went home early on goal difference to Spain. An unacceptable result in a selection like German. However, the federation has already ratified the coach to lead the project until Euro 2024, which they will host.

2

Belgium

Robert Martinez

The Belgian national team arrived at the World Cup holding the changing room, and during the tournament it was damaged. Having been the Top-1 team in the FIFA rankings for many years, they fell in the first rounds against Morocco and Croatia, which meant the end of a golden generation that never lived up to expectations. Bob will step down at the end of the year, as he will not renew.

3

Spain

Luis Enrique

Spain fell earlier than expected, with a team that was assumed to be lower, so Luis Enrique, unfortunately, cannot disappear from this list. The Spanish team started like a shot, endorsing Costa Rica 7, but the defeat against Japan and the poor match against the Moroccans sent ‘La Roja’ home ahead of schedule. Criticisms for the controversial list, the streamings and for the very horizontal game caused the paths of the national team and Lucho to diverge.

4

Brazil

tits

The canarinha is assumed as one of the favorites to win the tournament. It was all dancing until Croatia reached the quarterfinals, and dancing turned to crying. The ‘carioca’ team couldn’t finish off the Croats who lingered until the end, and the Balkans defeated them in a deadly shootout. Tite decided to withdraw from a selection that promised a lot but was left halfway.