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Huge trouble in the Swiss team: Coach Pia Sundhage under pressure!
A week before the home European Championship, players criticize Swiss national coach Pia Sundhage for tough training sessions and player roles.
Huge trouble in the Swiss team: Coach Pia Sundhage under pressure!
When will the Swiss national football team make its big appearance? The home European Championship starts in a week and the anticipation could hardly be greater. But the turbulent news of the last few days shows what a shadow hovers over the team. Loud Mopo there is considerable criticism of coach Pia Sundhage and the team.
The veteran coach, who led the USA to Olympic gold in 2008 and 2012, is very much at the center of the discussions. She only took over as coach of the Swiss women in January 2024, but unrest has already spread within the team. According to reports from the View It shouldn't just be about tactics. Players feel pressured to train even when injured, which tests the trust in the team and the coach's responsibility.
Training under pressure
Who knew tough workouts could bring so much excitement? There is criticism that some players are not released despite medical warnings. The accusation is clear: an unyielding attitude on the part of the coach, who apparently has no regard for the individual health of the players. Sundhage vehemently denied the allegations in an interview and emphasized that the importance of fitness coaches and psychologists in the team was crucial.
The rigid decision for a five-man chain system within the game tactics also causes dissatisfaction. Players are unclear about their roles, which leads to a feeling of insecurity. The selection process for the squad, which was reduced from 36 to 30 players, was also criticized internally. A difficult situation for Sundhage, who now has to prove herself.
Psychological factors in football
How important is a strong psychological foundation in sport? The answer is simple: very. The role of sports psychologists is becoming increasingly important, especially in modern coach training, such as DFB Academy shows. Trainers receive practical tools there. The approach of integrating psychological performance factors into training could also be of immense benefit to Sundhage and her team.
The challenge for many clubs often lies in the lack of budgets and resources to integrate sports psychologists into the team. However, integration could both improve individual performance and strengthen team spirit. In the current critical phase, it would be wise to consider such support to stabilize team spirit and motivation.
It remains to be seen whether the Swiss national team can flip the switch in the remaining time before the European Championships. For the fans at home it's now time to keep their fingers crossed and hope that the unrest will quickly become a thing of the past. In the end, what counts is what happens on the pitch - and so far only winter has counted.
Another aspect that many people should keep in mind is the absolute cohesion in the team. A strong team spirit could be the key to mastering the challenges ahead and appearing as brilliant hosts in the European Championship at home.