Follow live the call by Jorge Vilda where he presents the prelist of the Spanish Women’s Selection soccer today.
Expectations at the World Cup
We really want to go far, Spain is one of the candidates. We would lose energy if we think about what is not important. A victory in the World Cup is a conquest. Our goal is to win every game. We are looking forward to playing seven games. It would be great news, we have the highest ambition
Have those who return have asked for forgiveness?
The important thing is that these players are here and if they have, it is because they are committed. After the World Cup there are more matches that can qualify you for the Olympic Games. We have more committed players and that is good for Spanish football
Alexia’s return
It is important that Alexia has recovered well. We have been very aware of everything and what we want here is to continue helping her and for her to contribute her talent and know how to be with her. In the previous Eurocup we couldn’t have it because she was injured. Everything that she has transmitted to us we have liked a lot
What does it tell you that the Spanish team cannot count on European champions like Mapi León and Patri Guijarro?
I’m going to talk about the players who want to be there and not the ones who don’t want to be there.
What has changed for players who requested not to be called to enter?
The Federation has always been open to dialogue to resolve this conflict. It is almost solved but it is not. We look at the players who are committed. There have been personal conversations with players and it has led us to make this decision. We are going to fight for the best there is, the shirt of your country.
Jorge Vilda speaks
“The season has been tough. The list has been continuous and with some additions that make the team better and that are committed. Everything that has happened this season should allow us to focus on our group”
Aitana Bonmatí, Ona Batlle, Mariona Caldentey return to the national team, together with Alexia Putellas, who returns after her injury
Luis Rubiales in the front row
Come on, let this begin…
The world Cup
Going back to purely sporting issues. It must be remembered that Spain is included in group C together with Costa Ricawith whom he will debut on July 21 (9:00 a.m., Spanish time); Zambia, against whom he will face on July 26 (9:30 a.m., Spanish time); and Japan, with whom the first phase will close on July 31 (9:00 a.m., Spanish time). Finishing in the top two of the group guarantees your ticket to the round of 16
The ones that surely will not be
Of the 15 self-excluded, there are four who remain firm in their decision, such as Mapi León, Claudia Pina, Patri Guijarro and Lola Gallardo. We will have to see if the rest has a place in Vilda’s plans.
the dissidents
Among the 15 players who decided to stop being summoned, several such as Sandra Paños, Aitana Bonmatí, Mariona Caldentey and Ona Batlle They have communicated to the Federation their change of idea and it will be necessary to see if the coach summons them. It must be remembered that some friendly Jenni Hermoso and Irene Paredes have already returned for the dispute, who, although they did not sign the letter, sided with the 15 dissidents.
Earrings from the shortlist
The shortlist of 26 players who will fight for the 23 places to travel to Australia and New Zealand, where the World Cup will be held between July 2 and August 20, will soon be official. Although the return of Alexia Putellasall my attention will be on seeing if some of the 15 dissidents who demanded changes in the team enter to wear the shirt again.
Good afternoon and welcome! We are going to offer you the pre-convened list for the Women’s Soccer World Cup and the subsequent press conference by Jorge Vilda, the Spanish coach
