An emergency continues to keep the manager away from the squad, but his bosses insist there is no plan to replace him
The former Barca coach had to return home to attend a family emergency instead of presiding over March's 2-0 win over Malta and he is reported to have only had one meeting with the RFEF hierarchy since.
But Molina, also a former Spain international, insists Luis Enrique has the RFEF's full support.
"The coach could not be here for the same reasons he left the camp in Malta, nor will he be in the camp for the two matches against the Faroe Islands and Sweden," Molina told a news conference on Friday following Spain's squad announcement.
"Thank you for the respect you have maintained for the situation that the coach is going through.
"The commitment of the RFEF with Luis Enrique is total. That commitment is mutual and will continue in force. On our part there is no doubt about that.
"We hope to see him for a long time. It's a difficult time and he has our help and confidence.
"It will be his staff who will take the day-to-day of the national team. They are in permanent contact with him.
"This situation does not have a deadline, we do not set any deadlines. We won't have any change of coach."
The former Barcelona manager was named Spain's boss in July and has won six and lost two of his first eight games in charge of the team.
FootballGuru
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Just go and coach Barcelona.
opaque
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Luis Enrique has recalled Santi Cazorla to the Spain squad after more than three years away and persistent injury problems. It's great for Luis Enrique to do this.
Postmanin
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The confirmation of Luis Enrique to still continue his work as Spain coach, even if he will not be at the dugout for their upcoming matches.
pooped
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There were noises in the morning about Luis Enrique possibly leaving the Spain job for personal reasons. Allegri announced to be leaving Juve in the afternoon. I believe in coincidence
Colinkong
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Santi Cazorla called up to the Spain squad for the first time since 2015. He’s earned the right to be there, but well done Luis Enrique. Lovely story.
Hellsing
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Santi Cazorla makes dream return to Spain squad and this is the good news
Zacharyman
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Luis Enrique played for Spain in three World Cups: 1994, 1998 and 2002, and scored 12 gls while gaining 62 caps. He was also a member of the gold-winning squad at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.Surely he can get fully support from the nation team
Mangrove
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If Luis Enrique spent as much time thinking about who to select for the squad than how to announce it innovatively, Spain would be a lot better off. Marco Asensio and Isco for Saúl and Koke in big 2019. This surely has got to be a joke, right?
ManCityFanForever
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Enrique should takeover Bayern or Juve
Ismitty
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I just Love Spanish National team and Clubs To them Football is more than a game If it was another nation the Manager would have been sacked or Forced to Resign