Vilda: “I know that my players are happy to be in the national team”

The Spanish women’s soccer coach, George Vilda, He said he “knows” his players are “delighted” to be called up, something he considers “the greatest privilege for a footballer”.

“Here we had preparations for the World Cup in France and we have very good memories. We are happy and excited to play for the first time in El Sadar”, commented Vilda in the press conference before the friendly match against the USA on Tuesday in the aforementioned Pamplona stadium.

The Madrid coach explained that the week had passed “very well” with a group of players who were “very united and united immediately”; not only in training, but also in “team dynamics”.

“We are enjoying it. The whole expedition was involved and focused, as we always do, on having great sessions. I feel that the team is clear what we can do tomorrow to play a good game”, said the Spanish coach.

When asked about a possible change in the system due to the absence of common pieces, Vilda said that “the essence of the choice does not change. Depending on the players present, it can get some nuances”.

“The other day we saw a more upright Spain, with more arrivals. We created a lot of scoring chances and we were close to scoring two or three goals. We saw a well-known team, something recognized we people all over the world. That is not going to change”, he gave his opinion on the style of play they will continue to show after the controversy of the last few weeks.

Despite the level of the Americans, Vilda hopes that his players will face the event “naturally from the competitiveness”.

“To try to be ourselves, without trying to do things that are not asked of them. The players are ready to play a good game tomorrow, I am convinced”, he added.

“Right now, none of the 23 will change having this concentration for being in another place or situation. They have fought a lot and they deserve to be here”, he concluded.