Commentary on the start of the World Cup: Now Grings and the Nati have to perform

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The Nati traveled to the other side of the world ten days ago this year without victory. Nevertheless, Inka Grings said, “Something big is starting now. We want to push boundaries.” The self-confidence of the Germans is unshakable. She knows from her own experience how to successfully participate in a tournament. In 2005 and 2009 she became European champion.

The couple was on good terms with the Nati. Thanks to hosts New Zealand from Pot 1, they are divided into the weakest of the eight groups. The door to the round of 16 is wide open. Reaching the minimum target would be the welcome boost with regard to the European Championship 2025 in our own country and important for the SFV, which is only slowly awakening from its slumber when it comes to the professionalization of women’s football.

Things have changed since Grings took over the team. Your address is more direct, there is more training, the training is more intensive. One or the other was tested, the performance was sometimes better, sometimes worse. Really good, but never. With the elimination of Riola Xhemaili, Grings showed toughness and consistency, but also made himself vulnerable. She knows that.

But none of that matters anymore. It’s serious business on Friday against the Philippines. In Dunedin, the Nati coach and her team have to perform. Grings must prove that she has instilled in the national team what stood out to her as a player and as an FCZ coach: ready for the job. Then Switzerland Down Under can really achieve great things.

Source : Blick