Women's futsal squad named for friendlies against Japan | OneFootball

Coach Wilson Sabóia called up 14 players this Thursday (24) for two friendlies against Japan. The teams will meet again after their quarterfinal clash at the 2024 World Cup. Of the players called up, five play for Brazilian clubs.

The matches will be played on October 16 and 17 at Chico Netto Sports Gymnasium, in Maringá, Paraná. The team will travel to the city on the 12th and stay until the 18th. For Wilson Sabóia, the friendlies mark the start of preparations for the next World Cup.

“We are restarting our work for the 2026 to 2029 cycle, four years of preparation for the next World Cup. During this period, we will play in some tournaments, including two Copa Américas, and there is nothing better than starting by facing the Japanese national team,” said the coach, who also highlighted the Japanese team’s progress.

“In my view, Japan has improved a lot over the last two or three years, both technically and tactically. It is a team we need to study closely to understand, above all, the way they defend, so that we can have quality in attack.”

The call-up also opens space for players who had not been selected before. According to Sabóia, the intention is to observe how they adapt to the national team.

“We know they are called up because of their attitude and the performances they show at their clubs, but when they put on the national team shirt, in addition to their own identity, they need to understand the game model we adopt. I believe it is essential to make the most of these two friendlies to train well and do good work, individually and collectively, to compete at a high level against the Japanese national team and, naturally, go for the results.”

+ Called-Up Players

Goalkeepers

● Jennifer — Leoas da Serra (BRA)

● Desirée — São José (BRA)

Defenders

● Camila — Nun’Álvares (POR)

● Bruna — Londrina Futsal (BRA)

● Aline — Marechal (BRA)

Wingers

● Tampa — Móstoles FSF (ESP)

● Dinha — Nun’Álvares (POR)

● Juliana — FSF Castro (ESP)

● Nathalia Rozo — Roma (ITA)

● Alice — Ourense Ontime FSF (ESP)

● Simone — Kristall (RUS)

Pivots

● Natalinha — FSF Castro (ESP)

● Maria Lima — ADEF (BRA)

● Lívia — Leões de Porto Salvo (POR)

Coaching Staff

● Head Coach: Wilson Sabóia — CBF

● Assistant Coach: M. Coelho — Stein Cascavel

● Supervisor: Gisele Fernandes — CBF

● Coordinator: Mauricio — Leoas da Serra

● Doctor: Yhasmin Redondo — CBF

● Physiologist: Caio Lucas — Palmeiras

● Fitness Coach: Paka — Chape Futsal

● Physiotherapist: Sinara — CBF

● Goalkeeper Coach: Alê — Taboão Magnus

● Performance Analyst: Állan Peloggia — CBF

● Equipment Manager: André PQD — CBF

● Communications: Flavia Domingues — CBF

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