Spain will be aiming to build on their strong recent tournament record as they head to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand this month.
La Roja stormed through qualifying, with eight wins from eight games, to finish top of Group B ahead of rivals Scotland and Ukraine.
However, the last 12 months have been dominated by a public breakdown in relations between the squad and Spanish FA (RFEF) amid rumours of frustration over the retention of Jorge Vilda.
After bowing out of Euro 2022 at the quarterfinal stage, key players from within Vilda’s squad wanted changes in the camp, as part of their preparations for the trip Down Under.
Why are Spain players boycotting 2023 Women’s World Cup?
The players involved in the boycott have set out their stance over the situation as focused on a demand for changes and improvements in the RFEF’s relationship with the women’s national team.
Amongst the list of frustrations of the player is legitimate demands of improvements in training methods, game preparation and coaching decisions, on the back of their Euro 2022 exit.
Vilda has found himself in the firing line, despite the rebelling players insisting…
