Crnogorcevic with Nati back to Dreh: Coach Grings traveled to Madrid especially for the conversation

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National record player and goalscorer Ana Maria Crnogorcevic (33) has been part of the national team dozens of times. But this time next week it will be a special meeting for the Bernese Oberlander.

Crnogorcevic returns to the national team for the first time after the big fuss surrounding her non-nomination in the opening match of the Nations League in September. Nati coach Inka Grings (44) already announced this, confirmation will now come on Monday.

At the SFV media event for the selection for the Nations League matches in Sweden (October 27) and in Zurich against world champion Spain (October 31), Grings describes that the return of the record player is not a routine process for her either. “I flew to her in Madrid and had a long conversation with Ana,” says Grings about the crisis summit in Spain with the Atletico player.

Gathering in a relaxed atmosphere for discussion

The fact that Grings took a step towards the September deportees with a personal meeting was realized at short notice and only took place a few days ago.

The subject, of course: that Crnogorcevic publicly criticized her non-nomination at the time. Grings: “For me personally it was important to talk to her alone and sometimes outside a team hotel, where the atmosphere is more relaxed. The point was to clarify the statements with her and give her the opportunity to explain herself personally. It was good for us.”

But according to the Nati coach, a second core topic was also discussed in Madrid: coming to terms with the World Cup in New Zealand. “After the World Cup it was about reflecting on yourself. I did that myself, but I also wanted to hear the players’ conclusions. With Ana I hadn’t found time for that yet.”

Storm hopeful Fölmli is also making a Nati comeback

Logically, the Nati striker was not present at the first meeting after the tournament. But now Crnogorcevic returns to the Nati circle very motivated, reports Grings. ‘She’s ready. It is also an honor for Ana to play for the national team. I look forward to meeting you.”

It is doubtful whether the persistent Swiss lack of goals in the matches against the numbers 1 and 2 in the world will end. But on paper, Switzerland is at least more dangerous in terms of goals. In addition to Crnogorcevic, storm hope Svenja Fölmli (21) also returns. The Bundesliga player from SC Freiburg was missing from the national team for about a year due to a torn cruciate ligament.

Lara Marti (24), one of the bright spots of September, is not there. The Leverkusen player suffered a muscle tear.

Source : Blick