He had already faced an unprecedented rebellion a year ago from his players who reproached him for his methods: the coach of the Spanish world champions, Jorge Vilda, sees his future darkened by the scandal of the forced kiss of Luis Rubiales. According to Spanish media, his days are numbered. The presidents of the local federations expressed on Monday the wish to obtain the departure of Vilda, whom Rubiales had kept in his post against all odds.
This planetary scandal was an opportunity to recall the support of the federation and Rubiales for Vilda, when the coach had been shaken by the unprecedented revolt of fifteen of his players who denounced his management. After Spain’s victory over England in the final, many commentators noted Vilda’s isolation on the pitch, left out of the jubilation of the players. Frosty reports dating back to last year. On the evening of September 22, 2022, a press release from the Federation announced that fifteen players no longer wanted to wear the La Roja jersey as long as Vilda remained in charge of the team because their “emotional state and their health” were “significantly affected. “.
In the press, the entourage of certain players then denounces the “dictatorial” methods and the attacks on their privacy by Vilda, who forces them to leave the door of their rooms open during the gatherings, sometimes hanging out to chat in the evening. Some even pretend to be asleep to avoid it. Others claim that Vilda went so far as to check their bag when they went shopping or demanded to know who they were going to have coffee with. On the sporting level, the “rebels” criticize the weakness of Vilda’s training which, according to them, does not correspond to the professional level.
Since the rebellion of the 15, the working conditions have improved, according to the press, for the players of La Roja who have been able to benefit from better preparation thanks to a nutritionist, a physiotherapist, video sessions, reports on the opposing teams and have better travel conditions with their families. But with Rubiales gone, Vilda’s days in charge of La Roja are likely numbered.
