The alarm has been triggered: it is urgent to look for solutions

Spain sounds the alarm. It’s not normal to see a team like this Monse Thomé has added just one win (and on penalties) in his last five matchesWith. Defeats against Brazil and Germany and a break that once again confirms that the national team needs to find the way again of the team that amazed the world and is experiencing a slight decline.

That’s what friendlies are for

A few years ago, Spain almost always played with the same football teams. No matter what the match was, the eleven came out practically running. What we really wanted was for some players to be included in the eleven. And although it is true that the eleven were very recognizable, I wanted to see, for example, Martin Prieto in the starting lineup, Amayura or that trivot with Teresa, Patri and Vicky. Friendly matches are worth a try.

Very wet powder

Spain dominates, that’s for sure. And what’s more, he shoots… only 7 times in the first half. But his point of view is very wrong. He is going through a very negative streak in front of goal. This is not something individual, but a collective one. Because Spain were clear in the first forty-five minutes, thanks primarily to Lucia García’s strike that almost resulted in the first goal of the game. The result is the same as in the match with Canada, 0:0 after the break.

Recital (another one) Patri Guijarro

Considering Teresa was the lead in those two games, all indications are that Patry will play the inside guard position for this team. His passing output is enormous and it seems incredible that he is capable of performing at all three heights in the central corridor of the game. Good as a central defender. Very good as a support. The interior is excellent. Total midfielder.

Apartment plan

Spain played the game again in a very similar situation. Lots of dominance, little success, and every time Italy had an option it raised doubts at the very least about the Spanish team’s defence. Only in the 60th minute did the much-needed changes take place in the match. Alexia and Athena came to the aid of the match that was about to take place.

scares a lot

Watching the game, I was more than surprised; the match seemed like deja vu. Feeling “again”. Spain reaches the three-quarter zone well, but there the blinds are down. And, of course, usually the opponent at some point picks it up and makes the most accurate shot. What happened to Canada on Friday, Boattin couldn’t achieve with a shot into the top corner that only the wood could have prevented.

Alba responds to Martin Prieto

If in the match with Canada everything was the other way around, then in the match with Italy Alba replaced Christina. And while in last Friday’s game Martin Prieto scored a goal and took possession of the ball, this time Alba took advantage of the ball in the penalty area and hit the table. It’s true that the mistake in the corner that led to Italy’s goal spoiled the situation a little, but the player from La Mancha seemed to have hit the mark.

It’s impossible not to be warned

This break confirms the feelings that Spain is experiencing. It probably wasn’t the worst games for Montse Thome’s team, but success is important in this sport and this team doesn’t have it at the moment. There are already four games in a row without knowing victory and another one with an asterisk (Colombia in the Games)… Before the break at the end of November, we urgently need to look for a way again.