Giant-Zoff in the Swiss team: Trainer Pia Sundhage under pressure!

Eine Woche vor der Heim-EM kritisieren Spielerinnen die Schweizer Nationaltrainerin Pia Sundhage wegen harter Trainingseinheiten und Spielerrollen.
A week before the home European Championship, players criticize the Swiss national coach Pia Sundhage for hard training sessions and playing roles. (Symbolbild/MND)

Giant-Zoff in the Swiss team: Trainer Pia Sundhage under pressure!

St Pauli, Deutschland - When will the Swiss national football team become a big appearance? The home European Championship begins in a week and the anticipation could hardly be greater. But what a shadow over the team is in the turbulent news of the past few days. According to Mopo there is considerable criticism of trainer Pia Sundhage.

The experienced trainer who led the USA in 2008 and 2012 to Olympic gold is strongly the focus of the discussions. She only took over the Swiss coaching office in January 2024, but already a unrest in the team has already spread. According to reports from the it should not only be due to the tactics. Players feel under pressure to train even in the event of injuries, which puts confidence in the team and the responsibility of the trainer.

training under pressure

Who would have thought that hard training sessions could trigger so much excitement? It is criticized that some players are not released despite medical warnings. The accusation is clear: an adamant attitude on the part of the trainer, who obviously does not take into account the individual health of the players. Sundhage vehemently rejected the allegations in an interview and emphasized that the importance of fitness coaches and psychologists in the team is crucial.

The rigid decision for a five -chain system within the play tactic also causes resentment. Players are not aware of their roles, which leads to a feeling of uncertainty. The selection process for the squad, which was reduced from 36 to 30 players, was also criticized internally. A severe stand for Sundhage, which now has to prove itself.

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 trainer training, as the DFB-Akademie . Trainers receive practical tools there. The approach of integrating psychological performance factors into training could also be for Sundhage and your team of immense benefits.

The challenge for many clubs is often in the lack of budgets and resources to integrate sports psychologists in the team. However, integration could improve the individual performance and strengthen the team spirit. In the current critical phase, it would be wise to consider such support in order to stabilize the team feeling and motivation.

It remains to be seen whether the Swiss national team can flip the switch in the remaining time before the European Championship. For the fans at home, it is now said that the fingers crossed and hope that the unrest will quickly belong to the past. In the end, what happens on the pitch counts - and so far only winter counts.

Another aspect that many should have in mind is the unconditional cohesion in the team. A strong cooperation could be the key to mastering the upcoming challenges and performing as a radiant host in the domestic EM.

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