Goalkeeper on debut, Putellas out in 5 Spanish changes for Women’s World Cup R16 game against Swiss

In the Women’s World Cup round of 16 game against Switzerland, Spain’s coach Jorge Vilda made significant changes to the starting lineup, with five players being replaced. Star midfielder Alexis Putellas, who is a two-time Ballon d’Or winner, was surprisingly left on the bench. Instead, goalkeeper Cata Coll was given the opportunity to make her full international debut, taking the place of Misa Rodriguez, likely due to Spain’s previous group-stage loss to Japan where they conceded four goals.

Another notable change was the inclusion of center back Laia Codina, who was selected for her first start in the tournament. The decision to rest Putellas on the bench is understandable, considering she recently returned from a 10-month layoff due to a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee and is still in the recovery process. The coaching staff has been cautious in managing her playing time during the past month.

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• FIFA Women’s World Cup Official Website: https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/
• Spain National Team Official Website: https://www.sefutbol.com/en/home
• Switzerland National Team Official Website: https://www.football.ch/sfv.aspx
• Alexis Putellas Profile: [Link to player profile]
• Cata Coll Profile: [Link to player profile]
• Laia Codina Profile: [Link to player profile]
• Previous Match Highlights: [Link to highlights of Spain’s group-stage match against Japan]
• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury: [Link to information about ACL injuries]