Interview with Singapore Women’s Head Coach Karim Bencherifa – Hangzhou Asian Games 2022

1. Can you provide insight into the criteria you used for selecting the players in the Singapore provisional squad for the 2022 Asian Games? What were the key attributes you were looking for?

The players in the provisional squad for the 2022 Asian Games have been selected after meetings and discussions with my backroom staff. We went through each individual’s performance and attitude both on and off the pitch, taking into account their respective technical, tactical, physical, and mental attributes such as focus, determination and adaptability to high-pressure situations which are required when playing strong opponents at the highest level of the continent. All this while taking into consideration the availability of players for Asian Games selection, including those who may have to miss out on this Games due to personal/overseas club commitments.

We also prioritised players who could contribute effectively to the team’s strategy and cohesion. This group has a mix of experience and youthful energy while ens

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