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Luis Enrique Will Not Manage Spain vs. Malta Due to 'Major Family Reasons'

Luis Enrique will not take charge of Spain's UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier on Tuesday for family reasons.

The Spanish Football Federation (h/t Marca) said in a statement: "We inform you of the absence of our coach Luis Enrique for the match tonight as a result of major family reasons. We call for discretion and respect for his privacy."

In his absence, assistant manager Robert Moreno will take charge of La Roja.

Spain captain Sergio Ramos tweeted a message of support to Enrique:

Sergio Ramos

Míster, sentimos muchísimo la noticia.