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Luis Enrique defends ‘spectacular’ Busquets and Alba after Spain draw

Spain boss Luis Enrique defended Barcelona duo Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets after the team’s 1-1 draw with Germany at the World Cup on Sunday.

Both players have come in for criticism this season but remain key players for Luis Enrique, with Jordi Alba picking up an assist for Alvaro Morata’s goal on Sunday.

The Spain boss spoke about the duo after the match and explained why he continues to count on both veterans.

“Alba is a player of the highest level, just like Busi, it’s a campaign and it’s normal, people get tired of veterans,” he said.