{"product_id":"9788415726777","title":"Julen Generation","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Julen Generation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book analyzes Julen Lopetegui's tenure as manager of the Spanish national football team, from his appointment as successor to Vicente del Bosque to his management of a generation of champions. Carlos García Izquierdo unravels how Lopetegui led a smooth transition, relying on the players who triumphed under him in the youth categories, while navigating a turbulent institutional environment. A work that offers a unique perspective on leadership in elite football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book focuses on Julen Lopetegui's time at the helm of the Spanish national team, a period marked by the need to renew a squad that had dominated world football. The author explores how Lopetegui managed the generational catharsis, handling historic farewells like that of Iker Casillas and healing wounds like that of David Villa. Furthermore, it delves into the turbulent context off the pitch, with a Spanish Football Federation left leaderless due to corruption scandals and without a president for more than a year. Through a detailed analysis, it shows how the coach managed to maintain an unbeatable team on the grass despite the institutional difficulties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSports leadership in contexts of institutional crisis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGenerational handover in the Spanish national football team.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eManagement of egos and farewells of historic figures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe impact of corruption within the federation on sports performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe career path of Julen Lopetegui from the youth levels to the senior team.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at football fans interested in tactical and human analysis of the Spanish national team, as well as readers who want to understand the ins and outs of sports management in a high-pressure environment. It will also appeal to those who follow Julen Lopetegui's career and desire a deep insight into his work methodology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed view of the generational transition in the Spanish national team.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to Lopetegui's leadership in a complex institutional context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of how the departures of iconic players were managed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eContext on the corruption scandals within the Spanish Football Federation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique perspective on the relationship between the coach and the world champions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e García Izquierdo, Carlos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Al Poste Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Football\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sports - Football\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 285 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA necessary work to understand a crucial period for the Spanish national team, where sporting success coexisted with institutional instability. The author manages to balance tactical analysis with a human portrait, offering an enjoyable and rigorous read. Recommended for those who seek to look beyond the results and understand the context surrounding elite football.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AL POSTE EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406747459931,"sku":"9788415726777","price":16.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841572677.jpg?v=1781840042","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788415726777","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}