Montse Tomé is set to unveil the upcoming Spain women’s national team roster next Wednesday, October 18, and it is expected to include a Pachuca player among the call-ups.
Tomé, who took over the coaching duties from Jorge Vilda in the wake of the Rubiales case, will reveal the squad for the fixtures against Italy and Switzerland in the UEFA Nations League, the competition that also serves as Olympic qualification. These are high-stakes matches that mark a notable chapter for the team as it meets opponents it has not previously faced in certain contexts.
This will be Tomé’s second list since taking charge. The first one caused considerable upheaval when, just minutes after it was announced, 39 Spanish players declared publicly that they had not been selected for La Roja. Two champions from the Australia-New Zealand campaign stood out by not signing the declaration, Athenea and Claudia Zornoza, while Sheila García, who had been on the World Cup preliminary roster, also did not sign.
Ultimately, an agreement allowed Tomé to rely on the world champions in the victories over Sweden (2-3) and Switzerland (5-0). He chose, however, not to call Jenni Hermoso for the October commitments to exercise caution, a decision that Hermoso publicly challenged via social networks with the question, “Protect me from what? Or who?” The episode seemed to ease after a time, and Hermoso, who plays for Pachuca, was anticipated to be considered again for the October matches.
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In this context, there is an expectation that Hermoso will be included in the squad for the September 27 and 31 dates, facing Italy and Switzerland respectively. According to reports, talks between the Royal Spanish Football Federation and the player have progressed, making her return sound likely. The official decision will be announced when the roster is released on Wednesday, October 18.
Players called by Montse Tomé
To be confirmed.
Montse Tomé’s press conference
Details of the Spain coach’s remarks will be provided here as they become available.
Montse Tomé’s staff
– Javier Lerga, assistant coach.
– Irene del Río, technical assistant.
– Carlos Sánchez, goalkeeper coach.
– Blanca Romero, fitness coach.
– Rubén Jiménez, analyst.
– Kiko Melendez, analyst.
– Emilio González, psychologist.
Which matches are on the Spain women’s schedule for October 2023? Dates, calendars, and details
This information frames the broader schedule for the national team as it navigates a busy autumn, with the Nations League fixtures serving as a focal point for form, squad balance, and tactical planning. The team aims to consolidate progress made in recent competitions while contending with the challenges of a crowded calendar and high expectations across the federation and its supporters.
Note: This overview is based on current reporting and official announcements at the time of publication, and it reflects ongoing discussions around squad selection and match planning. (Goal)