WOMEN'S FRIENDLIES
The Spanish women's national team begins training in the absence of Jenni Hermoso
The national team will first face South Korea in Cartagena and then France in Nice
The women's national team began training this Tuesday at the Ciudad del Fútbol Las Rozas. The team is already preparing for friendlies against South Korea and France, which will take place in the coming days. Everything is happening in an atmosphere full of expectations following controversial changes in the squad.
The main surprise was the absence of Jenni Hermoso, Irene Paredes, and Misa Rodríguez, who were left out due to technical decisions. Additionally, Alexia Putellas, another captain, has been ruled out due to injury, as has Real Madrid player Alba Redondo.
The head coach has called up 23 internationals, with the notable inclusion of Claudia Pina. The Catalan player returns to the team after a two-year absence. Likewise, new additions include Maite Zubieta (Athletic Club), Berta Pujades (Valencia CF), and Macarena Portales (Levante Badalona).
The first friendly of the break will be against South Korea on Friday, November 29, in Cartagena. This match is crucial for the team, as the Spaniards will seek their first victory since the Olympic Games, where they failed to win against Canada or Italy.
On Tuesday, December 3, Spain will close this international window by facing France in Nice, in a rematch of the UEFA Women’s Nations League final. On that occasion, ‘La Roja’ secured a 2-0 victory, guaranteeing their qualification for the <
