Spain playmaker Aitana Bonmati is back to full fitness after an meningitis fear and wants to continue the history when Spain host Switzerland in their ladies -curo quart finale in Bern.
The ruling world and Nations League champion had disrupted his plans a few days before the tournament, because Bonmati was admitted to the hospital with suspected viral meningitis, but the 27-year-old said she was back to her best for the Swiss showdown.
«I never thought I would not be here – I thought I might miss some games, but I never thought I could not be here. I was willing to be in this tournament. What happened was an unexpected thing,» she told reporters on Thursday.
“I felt super good physically, I was perfect … and suddenly I was in the hospital. It was a new experience for me, I was of course negative because it was five days before I started the tournament, and I was in the hospital.
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«I was frustrated, I suffered, I have to admit. All players want to enjoy tournaments, but luckily enough I am ready to play the quarterfinals.»
A victory against the Swiss would set up Spain for a meeting with France or Germany in the semi -final, but Bonmati said she was not looking so far ahead.
«For tomorrow it is a new challenge for us, we have the opportunity to be in the semi-final. My goal is to try to keep writing history,» said the double balloon d’Or winner.