Spain’s World Cup preparations are in disarray after coach Julen Lopetegui was sacked on the eve of the tournament.

The 51-year-old was removed from his post on Wednesday morning, just two days before Spain’s Group B opener with Portugal and less than 24 hours after his appointment as Real Madrid boss.

Here, Press Association Sport looks at the social media reaction to Lopetegui’s sacking.

Wait, maybe I get a call up now! https://t.co/4InwsavXZa

— Cesc Fàbregas Soler (@cesc4official) June 13, 2018

Wow! Spain have sacked their coach, Lopetegui. Increible!

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) June 13, 2018

I’m no longer tipping Spain unless they do something ingenious like ask Pep Guardiola to take charge for a few weeks only.

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) June 13, 2018

Chaos in the Spain camp... 🙈🇪🇸 #Worldcup2018

— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) June 13, 2018

What a fall from grace for Lopetegui, getting sacked a day before the biggest tournament starts . Strong statement by the Spanish FA, @DFB_Team_EN take note re Özil/Gündogan

— Didi Hamann (@DietmarHamann) June 13, 2018

LIVE from Spain's training camp. pic.twitter.com/wPhzUlPHSN

— Стэн Коллимор (@StanCollymore) June 13, 2018

Imagine if Wenger is now hired as emergency manager of Spain.. and wins the World Cup.
Now that would be amusing.

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) June 13, 2018

Such a shame for spain, they had a really good qualifying campaign and I fancied them to do very well, be a miracle if they win it now!

— Andy Reid (@AndyReidXI) June 13, 2018

Good chance he’ll be sack by Real Madrid in a few Months time too! 😳 #Spain

— Darren Huckerby (@hucks6dh6) June 13, 2018

I’d be concerned if it was another Nation but Spain don’t even need a manager!! 🇪🇸

— Daniel Gabbidon (@Gabbidon35) June 13, 2018