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The age structure of the Brazilian team is not deserved for this stay. Several players, such as Cristiane, Marta and Erika, are between 32 and 34 years old. The oldest, Formiga, is 42 years old. A total of nine players are 30 more.
– Planning for the Summer Olympics was easy. But the situation we end up feeling strange, but at the same time exciting, says Sundhage.
– There may be a player who falls for more than a year for the Olympics. So we have to find new players. But according to my way of looking at it, the younger player should be better if an older player leaves the team.
– Also, older people know what is required in a championship, unlike those who have not been in the past. And when I talk to experienced foxes, I feel like they are heavily tagged to bet more.
When I talk to experienced foxes, I feel like they are heavily tagged to bet more.
Lilie Persson is the assistant superintendent, and she has on her table to look at the accessories.
– We already have to start looking at the younger players. And there are many younger people playing in Europe, which I take into account, says Persson.
Pia Sundhage has been living in Rio since taking over the Brazilian League last summer. And the intention was for her to return to Rio after a tournament in France in early March, when they met the Netherlands, France and Canada.
– But I thought I’d go through Sweden before I left. And that’s how I stayed in Sweden. And I have been since March 11.
– But it really is quite good, it is more productive to be in Sweden right now. There are no leaders in place in Rio. And I have Lilie to play here at home.
Pia Sundhage during the first international match as the captain of the league, a friendly against Argentina, in August.
Photo: Nelson Antoine / AP
Time is spent on Sundhage and Lilie Persson for holding video meetings with players and leaders.
– There is analysis here and there. But don’t kick anywhere. What I like is that everyone is on the train, we laugh a lot and the players send videos that show they are taking the initiative, “says Sundhage.
There are about 30 players you have contact with. And they are scattered all over the world. Many are in Brazil, having returned since the Brazilian League made sure that the league obtained higher status. But eleven players are in different clubs in Europe, a couple in the United States and one in China.
Defender Rafaelle has just joined his Chinese club as the Chinese league is about to start.
– There is a big difference in your situation. One of the players in Brazil can’t even go out, so he has to do his physical training at home in the garage, says Sundhage.
Brazil won the match against Argentina, an important victory for the captain of the Swedish national team.
Photo: Dado Galdieri
Mission in Brazil she describes as a real challenge.
– It feels really, really fun like that in the fall. So different Although there is some uncertainty about when we can start again.
– But at the same time, I feel it is good to miss something.
When do you expect to be able to return to Rio?
– If it can be during the last part of May, it is good.
Sundhage contacted for two plus two years when he took office.
– The contract expires in August next year, so I have time for the Olympics, he says.
– But we have also talked about the 2023 World Cup, so we will see what happens.
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