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Jorge Vilda: "Without these players, it would be impossible to have reached this point"

The national coach attributes the merit of being able to play in the World Cup semifinal this Tuesday to the president of the RFEF and the players: "We look Sweden in the eyes and we are prepared."
Mon, 14/08/2023 - 10:15

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Sweden: "It's an incredibly physically strong team with great qualities on set pieces. Our style of play is recognizable, and we won't deviate from our game plan. It will require the best version of us to win the match."

Merits: "Without these players, it would be impossible to have reached this point. We work as a united team, there's harmony, professionalism, enthusiasm, and a desire to win."

Significance: "We're not experiencing firsthand what the response is in Spain. Responses are reaching us, we know the country is fully engaged, and since the last World Cup, the volume of messages has multiplied by three or four. If we were to achieve something significant like what's happened in other countries, it would be a breakthrough for women's football in our country."

Consistency: "I had confidence in the team, even after losing to England in the European Championship. It also happened to me after losing to the United States in the previous World Cup through two penalties."

Nerves: "We have experience, a coaching staff, and a psychologist who teaches us to manage emotions. It's good to feel uneasy 24 hours before a match. If channeled well, it gives us strength for tomorrow."

Equality: "The fact that we haven't historically beaten Sweden adds extra motivation. I believe they have more pressure than we do, but we can look them in the eyes with the intention of winning the match."

"I want to highlight the support and backing of President Luis Rubiales, who reacted courageously for my coaching staff and me. He managed the process very well, and now we enjoy every day of this World Cup."

Alexia: "We're very pleased with the level she's showing. She's come through a lengthy recovery process, and we've treated it with utmost professionalism. The sensations are very positive, and she's ready for anything."

Keys: "It might sound like a cliché, but in these matches, the small details are fundamental. We have to be very attentive and capable of overcoming many difficulties, as we've already done in the past."

Netherlands: "It's a match that could have been secured in the first half, but they equalized at the end, and at no point did any of our players give up. Salma combined very well with Jenni in the goal. We come into this match with a lot of security and confidence."

President: "I want to highlight the support and backing of President Luis Rubiales, who reacted courageously for my coaching staff and me. He managed the process very well, and now we are able to enjoy every day of this World Cup."

Penalties: "We believe they should be practiced. From the first day, we've been attentive to it so that if the situation arises, the players have the utmost confidence. We need to reinforce the tools so that the players approach with certainty. We're prepared."

Ona Batlle: "She's a very versatile player on both wings. She's performed well and is a safe bet."