Coach Pia Sundhage impresses with intense training and prepares the Brazilian team for debut against Panama

The technical work Pia Sundhage, on the Gold Coast, Australia, are being praised for their high level of intensity and aiming to make their debut against Panamaon the 24th of July, in Adelaide, in the best physical and competitive shape possible. debinhastriker for the Brazilian national team, stressed that methods in training are necessary.

“We’re always going to give 100%, but there are plays that we’re not going to get along with, we take our foot off too, but that’s it. Never let the intensity of training drop, which is something the coaching staff has been asking for a lot. Now that’s all or nothing. The last two weeks are all about continuing to do our job smartly, calmly, polishing the team and going for it”said the athlete.

Creating a preparation to arrive strong in the debut, it is natural that some minor injuries can occur in training. Bia Zaneratto suffered cuts to his leg during training. The striker of palm trees joked and said: “The intensity up there all the time so we can evolve.” Asked if Pia defined the starting lineup, Bia replied: “She already made it very clear that she doesn’t have 11 starters… Everyone has a chance to play and everyone is prepared”.

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Pia Sundhage is testing several tactical variations, switching between Duda Sampaio trying to find a more offensive scheme and Luana lowering the lines and occupying the function as steering wheel. In the defensive sector, tests with Katellen to strengthen the defense and Lauren thinking about improving ball output and maintaining possession.

One of the names with more experience in the national team, Debinha highlighted Pia’s work, mainly in giving confidence to the young women who could be in the starting line-up at any time: “There are many girls in attack, girls who can start playing. We don’t have anyone who will play yet. The team is corresponding to the height and I’m happy for that. Now it’s time to continue“, he stated.

The Brazilian team is training during the afternoon in the Gold Coast city, preparing for their debut on June 24th, against Panama. The Brazil group is also formed by the national teams of France It is Jamaica.

Featured photo: Debinha during training in Australia. Reproduction/Thais Magalhães.