Lopetegui has returned from Spain after attending his father's funeral.
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Lopetegui said, "It has been a hard week for our family, but my dad has had a very good life and we are very proud of him.
"When I talk about my father, I do it with a smile on my face, because he has had a good life with lots of stories, and he has been a big character.
"I have lost my dad, but I think we have also lost a very big person. He has been a very good character, and we are all very proud of him.
"Now we have to change our focus because I am back, but at least I can stay close to my family. We have to think about tomorrow's match and the next match because life continues."