Renee Slegers emphasized the importance of Alessia Russo for Arsenal on the eve of the conflict on Sunday’s Blockbuster of the Women’s Super League (WSL) in Chelsea.
The Dutch coach has been in charge of Gunners since October, but only recently took over in charge of a constant basis after a successful stay in temporary. After the challenging start of the season, Slegers stood on board and Arsenal Now sit in second place in the league order and seven points behind Chelsea.
One of the players who has succeeded under Sleger’s leadership so far England Forward alessia Russo. The 25-year-old went to northern London Manchester United As a free agent in the summer of 2023, but especially this season he excelled with 12 goals and four assists at all competitions so far.
“I am very impressed who Alessia is as a person,” Slegers said on Friday at a press conference, when asked about the importance of the attacker for the team. “She’s a very good person.
“She cares for everything. Her teammates, for staff, always treats everything respect. Then, if you see hard work he puts on training.
“She is very humble in things and he works very hard, but then she also has a lot of beliefs in who she is and how he can influence the game for us as a team. He is a great player who has on a team and I am very happy to get What he wants to get out of himself.
This weekend is extremely significant in terms of context WSL The title race. The Arsenal’s victory at Stamford Bridge would make a huge piece from Chelsea leadership at the top of the table and put Slegers’ side within four points of their rivals.
The last match between these two teams, which was Jonas Eidevall’s last game in charge of Arsenal before he stepped up as the main coach, ended with a 2-1 victory for Chelsea. Mayra Ramirez opened scoring at Emirates Stadium, in October, within the introductory four minutes, and Sandy Baltimore made two just over 10 minutes later.
Caitlin Foord handed Arsenal on the edge of the half as she pulled her goal, but Arsenal was unable to turn on and catch anything from the game. However, since Slegers took away just over three months ago, Arsenal looked a different look because they won with her all but one of 13 games and undefeated.
As is said, Slezeri do not accept the challenge of Chelsea and knows that her side will have to be at best if they get anything against the current champions. “We are humble for the task and we know how good Chelsea are and they were on an impressive series of games,” Arsenal chief continued.
“I am very impressed with what they have done, but what we want to do is take this game and approach her like any other game. What we really did well is composed and calm about any opposition we play.
“Being humble, but also a great belief in what we do. We try to approach this game in exactly the same way.”
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