Staff selection headache

Wiegman is a manager who doesn’t do anything just for the sake of it.

Staff selection does not happen on a whim; Many things need to be taken into consideration.

But he rarely gives up on a formula that works; That much was evident when she guided the Lionesses to back-to-back major tournament finals.

Although he faced criticism over his squad selection following England’s defeat to Germany in a seven-goal thriller on Friday 25 October, he reaffirmed why he chose the team that way.

“We’re playing Germany full-time, that’s definitely a top team,” he said.

“(There are) players knocking on the door, competing for minutes, (but) I’m not going to make changes just for that.

“The decision is based on the balance between possession, loss of possession, defending and heading; based on all that, I made the decision.”

Considering the selection difficulties in various positions on the field, it is not easy to name the starting 11.

For example, in the target, Mary Earps‘ His 22/23 form has made him indispensable for club and country, and he has played a crucial role in Wiegman’s last two years in charge. Now hannah hampton He appears to be pushing for the No. 1 spot, leaving his managers facing a big decision.

Defensively, Alex Greenwood When he became captain he stepped seamlessly into the backline Leah Williamson He tore his anterior cruciate ligament last year. The latter is back but naturally not yet in pre-injury form.

Ella Toone And Alessia Russo A cog in midfield and a cog in attack, he was the manager’s secret weapon at Euro 22, delivering off the bench.

Both are now being called upon as starters and even if their club form falters, it looks like they are guaranteed to be starters, especially in these big moments.

In each of these positions there are now several different players performing for their respective clubs, guaranteeing a chance for the national team.

Jess Park, Grace ClintonAnd Aggie Beever-Jones To name a few, they may all feel stranded if they cannot devote regular minutes to their country.

Then there is someone like this Maya Le TissierA bona fide centre-back for the club, but considered more of a full-back by Wiegman rather than focusing on those strengths.

It is impossible for a team that has so much talent, not only in the current squad but also in the new generation, to not compromise on emotionality.

Seven of the players who made a winning start to the final two years ago lined up to put together a chaotic performance against the Germans in October.

It was mostly the same squad, but it was a far cry from the determined performances on which they built their success.

Sarina will undoubtedly use the friendly matches between now and Euro 2025 as a chance to evaluate his options for relevant positions and make personnel changes if he deems them necessary, but this should more likely happen sooner rather than later.