Spain, World mode: first work session in Berlin
Two days after his debut in the Berlin Women’s World Cup against the host of the tournament, the Spanish team completed its first training session in the German capital this Wednesday under the orders of Miguel Mendezwhich for the first time had a full staff.
The expedition arrived in German lands on Monday afternoon and there they met the player who was yet to join the group, Megan Gustafsonwho traveled to Berlin directly from Portland, the city where she plays for the Portland Fires of the WNBA.
After more than a month of preparation, this session has been the first in which the 12 selected players have trained together, given that the five WNBA have been joining the group in a staggered manner over the last few days.
Awa Fam (Seattle Storm) and Maria Count (Toronto Tempo) joined the group in Zaragoza last Saturday, while Raquel Career (New York Liberty) and Alice Florez (Washington Mystics) did the same last Monday at the official farewell held in Madrid.
During the morning of this Tuesday the team visited the headquarters of the Nike commercial brand and later participated in the official FIBA photo session.
In the afternoon, the group tested the trail Max-Schmelling Halle, place where Spain will play two group stage matches against Mali and Japan.
This Thursday, the team will have the official playing court, the Uber Arena, to carry out a final training session prior to Friday’s debut.
For its part, Germany He also finalized the details of his preparation and this afternoon he played a friendly match behind closed doors against the national team of Australia.
