Mexico, injuries, cases of Irene Paredes and Misa… | Relief
Will Irene Paredes and Misa return? And Lola Gallardo? Will Martin-Prieto stay? Will there be more news? Who will replace Laia Aleixandri and Athena del Castillo? In a few hours (tomorrow at 11:00) Monse Tome will reveal its squad for the friendly matches against the Republic of Korea (November 29, at 19:00, on La1) and against France in Nice (December 3, at 21:00, on the same channel). In half an hour (11:30) the national team coach will appear before the media. Both matches will serve as preparation for the next EuroCup, which will take place next summer, and as a prelude to the Nations League.
And, as happened with the first list after the Olympic Games, His second appeal also did not escape attention. In a previous interview, Monse Tome talked about facing the rest of the year with a “different outlook.” Changes took place, and the national team coach made an appeal that left no one indifferent. For example, he excluded Misa Rodriguez and Irene Paredes – two regular players – and called Martin-Prieto and Esther Sallastres.
Spain achieved the same result in their two matches: a 1:1 draw against Canada (Almendralejo) and Italy (Vicenza). The national team has improved since the Olympic competition, but some doubts remain that need to be resolved. In the coming days, Monse Thome and company will say goodbye to the year with two more friendly games and the same “noise” on the list.
What will happen at the gate?
In the previous call Monse Tome called up Adriana Nanclares and Esther Sallastres… to make up the Cata Koll lineup for both games. Barca’s goalkeeper is Montse Thome’s undisputed starter and also started two friendlies against Canada and Italy.
Misa Rodriguez was excluded from the list, and the Asturias coach made it clear that her absence was due to sporting reasons. He also didn’t call Lola Gallardo. Although many took her return to the national team after Las 15 for granted – her state of form and recent statements regarding the national team made us think about it – Monse Thome has once again left her on the sidelines. What will happen at the gate?
The return of Irene Paredes?
At first, Irene Paredes’s absence went “unnoticed.” The central defender ended the Olympics due to injury, her pre-season was “easy” and she did not participate in the Barça call-up until the fourth round (September 28), gradually appearing in Pere Romeu’s plans.
However, as happened with Misa Rodriguez, Monse Tome dispelled all doubts. “I didn’t talk to her because it’s my rule not to talk to players who aren’t called up. As I already mentioned, there is a long list and a long preliminary list of about 60 players, and it is very difficult to get into 23. Now we have these 23 men who have a chance to defend the Spain shirt, which is what it will take. And there the rest of the players are playing great, at a high level, and that also tells us a little about where we can choose, because we have a place,” said the Asturian coach, suggesting that her decision was more for technical reasons than state in the form of a world champion.
As for the rest, Monse Tome formed her circle with Ona Batlle, Olga Carmona, Leila Ouhabi, Maria Mendez, Laya Codina, Jana Fernandez, Sheila Garcia and Laia Alexandri. The latter was injured during the national team training camp and has remained unemployed since then. Among those selected could be Silvia Lloris, a regular in the lower categories of the national team and a starter for Atlético Madrid.
Will Martin-Prieto stay?
In the previous call, Monse Tome decided to rest Aitana Bonmati, who has been in great demand in recent months. Unless there is a surprise, the current Ballon d’Or winner will wear the national team jersey again. The complete opposite of Salma Paralluelo, to whom Monse Tomé dedicated some words of love during the previous concentration and who will continue her recovery plan at Barça.
The one who won’t be on the list is Athena del Castillo.one of Monse Tome’s trusted women. The Real Madrid forward broke her collarbone and will miss three to four months. As for the news in the latest list, the names of Ana Tejada or Martin-Prieto appeared. The call from the first of them came as an absolute surprise – as she herself admitted to Relevo. The Utah Royals player played 15 minutes against Italy. In the 76th minute of the match, he entered the field instead of Teresa Abelleira.
Martin-Prieto, the Benfica striker, rose to the occasion. It was a dream debut. Montse Thome brought him on in the 75th minute against Canada (for Alba Redondo) and scored the tying goal to complement a couple of previous chances. His performance was rewarded and he started against Italy. The Andalusian continues to score goals and is the second top scorer in the local league (7 goals).
Mexico, Esther Gonzalez…
Since the players are scattered all over the world, Montse Thome invited two “Mexicans”: Jenny Hermoso and Lucia Garcia. The first of them played only 15 minutes against Canada, and the second started against Italy. While Jenny Hermoso’s Tigres team qualified for the finals of the Apertura tournament, Lucia Garcia’s Monterrey team will play in the semi-finals this morning.
The fact is that the final will consist of two matches: the first match will take place this Friday, and the return match will take place on Monday. that’s when international matches are scheduled in Las Rozas.
Finally, Esther González and Claudia Pina, among others, continue to knock on Monse Tomé’s door. The first of them, who had not appeared on the call since April, said goodbye to the NVSL as the tenth scorer (10 goals). He said goodbye because his team, “Spanish” Gotham, which also includes another footballer who has enjoyed sporting success for some time and also crossed the pond and donned “La Roja” again, was eliminated in the semi-finals of the tournament.
The second of them, Claudia Pina, continues to shine at the beginning of the race. He has found a place for himself in the Barça squad and has three goals and three assists in the league. The Barça striker did not return to the national team after the Las 15 conflict.
Previous full call:
Goalkeepers:
Kata Call (FC Barcelona)
Adriana Nanclares (Athletic Club)
Esther Sallastres (Seville)
Protection
Ona Batlle (FC Barcelona)
Laia Alexandri (Manchester City)
Olga Carmona (Real Madrid)
Leila Wahabi (Manchester City)
Maria Mendes (Real Madrid)
Laya Codina (Arsenal)
Yana Fernandez (Barcelona)
Sheila Garcia (Real Madrid)
Midfielders
Patri Guijarro (Barcelona)
Teresa Abeleira (Real Madrid)
Alexia Putellas (FC Barcelona)
Jenny Hermoso (Tigers)
Vicky Lopez (Barcelona)
Ana Tejada (Utah Royals)
Front
Athena del Castillo (Real Madrid)
Lucia Garcia (Rayadas)
Amayur Sarriegui (Real Sociedad)
Mariona Caldenti (Arsenal)
Cristina Martin-Prieto (Benfica)
Alba Redondo (Real Madrid)