In a move that reverberated through the Swiss football landscape, Inka Grings bid farewell to her position as Switzerland’s coach on Friday, her departure coming from a string of defeats to the Women’s World Cup champion Spain. As stated by the national soccer federation, the decision was made to alleviate pressure from the team after a series of disheartening losses.
Expressing the weightiness of the choice to step away, Grings conveyed that it was done “with a heavy heart, to lift the pressure off the team,” according to the federation’s statement.
Switzerland’s recent performances have been under intense scrutiny, particularly after securing just one victory out of 14 games this year. The sequence of defeats culminated in their Women’s World Cup elimination during the round of 16 in August, succumbing to Spain with a decisive 5-1 defeat.
However, the encounter with Spain did not cease there. The UEFA Women’s Nations League saw Spain’s continued dominance, delivering staggering victories against Switzerland in September and October. The Spanish squad showcased its superiority with scorelines of 5-0 and 7-1, further deepening the Swiss team’s struggles.
As Grings departs, the Swiss soccer federation has yet to disclose a successor to take the reins. However, next month, the team faces upcoming challenges against Sweden and Italy, presenting a new chapter for Switzerland’s women’s soccer under potentially new leadership.
Originally posted 2023-11-17 19:41:20.
