Vinotinto femenina: una convocatoria con señales claras y un objetivo intacto (ESP/ENG)

A few days ago, the Venezuelan Football Federation announced the call-up for matchdays 3 and 4 of the Women's Nations League, where La Vinotinto will face Ecuador on November 28 in Quito and Peru on December 2 in Cabudare. These are two crucial matches on the road to the big goal: qualifying for the Senior World Cup for the first time.

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The list presented by Ricardo Belli maintains the core of the first two games of the tournament, but the absences of Oriana Altuve and Ysaura Viso remain difficult to understand. Both are performing well at their clubs and represent exactly what the national team needs: experience, goal-scoring instinct, and presence in the box.

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In the first few games, La Vinotinto earned 4 points out of a possible 6, a positive result, although it was clear that they lacked offensive power. The team generated play from the back, but did not have a striker capable of finishing off the moves. Joemar Guarecuco, a starter in the first game, failed to show his best form, which is why he was left out of this new squad.

Many are betting on Deyna Castellanos as the attacking reference point, but even the player herself has acknowledged that she does not feel comfortable in that position. She performs best as an attacking midfielder, distributing the ball, connecting lines, and taking advantage of her powerful mid-range shot. Forcing her to play as a “9” could detract from her influence in creating play, where she really makes a difference.

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Among the notable returns is that of Verónica Herrera, who had been sidelined for the first few games due to physical discomfort. Her return brings solidity and leadership to the defense, an area that needed strengthening. On the other hand, Michelle Romero will need to rediscover her best form. In the early stages, she seemed somewhat out of rhythm, possibly due to the process of adapting to Canadian soccer, a league with very different characteristics from South American leagues.

This call-up continues to demonstrate Ricardo Belli's commitment to combining experience with new blood. Younger players continue to gain ground in the squad, and FUTVE Women's players such as Ailing Herrera are proving that local talent also has a place in the national team. Belli seems to have a clear vision: to build a competitive team not only for the present, but also with a view to consolidating a solid foundation for the future.

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With these two matchdays, the Women's Nations League reaches its halfway point, and every point begins to count. At the end of this double fixture, there will be only four matchdays left to decide which teams will advance directly to the World Cup and which will have to fight it out in the playoffs. The Vinotinto women's team is keeping the dream alive. They have football, they have talent, and above all, they have the hunger to make history. Now the big question will be whether Belli's plan manages to strike a balance between renewal, tactical order, and offensive forcefulness.

And you, what do you think of this new lineup? Do you think Belli's approach is the right one, or are there still key pieces missing to achieve qualification? Leave your thoughts in the comments, I'll be reading them.

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