Julen Lopetegui Argote

Álvaro Morata Martín A "disaster" of a first year in England and being left out of the World Cup squad prompted Alvaro Morata to think about quitting Chelsea.

Julen Lopetegui Argote Julen Lopetegui has been sacked by Spain just two days before Russia 2018. We look at other World Cup campaigns that descended into chaos.

David De Gea Spain coach Julen Lopetegui claimed he does not have any worries over goalkeeper David de Gea despite his mistake against Switzerland.

Julen Lopetegui Argote A draw at home to Rio Ave on the back of defeat to title rivals Sporting CP has led to Julen Lopetegui losing his job as Porto coach.

Cristiano Ronaldo Reports have indicated Julen Lopetegui has been given a stay of execution, with Nacho firm in saying Real Madrid's players back the coach.

Thibaut Courtois Thibaut Courtois is said to be a target for Real Madrid this month, but Julen Lopetegui is not entertaining transfer speculation.

Zinedine Zidane Dani Ceballos had practically given up on his Real Madrid career until Julen Lopetegui replaced Zinedine Zidane as head coach.

Gerard Piqué Bernabéu Despite pushing the boundaries with officials, Julen Lopetegui does not want Spain forward Diego Costa to change his way of playing.

Asier Illarramendi Andonegi Spain were not at their fluent best against Israel and had to rely on a moment of brilliance from Asier Illarramendi to secure the win.

Julen Lopetegui Argote With Cristiano Ronaldo gone and no reinforcements signed, Julen Lopetegui could use Marco Asensio through the middle at Real Madrid.