Bombshell, but Spain won’t lose class, says Loew

Germany coach Joachim Loew was stunned by Julen Lopetegui’s sacking. “I was surprised,” he said. “To put it mildly, it is very unusual, if not a total bombshell. It will lead to difficulties. However, Spain has been together for years. The players know each other and so Lopetegui or no Lopetegui, Spain will not lose any of their class or quality.”