Luis Enrique has defended Alvaro Morata following the Spain striker’s two costly misses in Monday night’s goalless Euro 2020 draw with Sweden. Spain boss Enrique insisted on-loan Juventus hitman Morata had a “great game” despite spurning two gilt-edged chances in Seville. Marcus Berg missed a major opening for Sweden too, but Spain dominated throughout, attempting 954 passes to the Swedes’ 174. “We only allowed them to have one or two chances, whereas we made the sufficient number of chances to win the game. We had far more chances – that’s football and we’re aware of that.

Source: Express June 14, 2021 22:30 UTC