Arsenal chief Renee Slegers expects a different match against Manchester City in the semi-finals of the Cup League on Thursday night than a thriller at WSL last weekend.
Rifles appeared as narrow winners in league Meeting between the two sides at the Joie Stadium on Sunday. Marion Caldentey led the visitors early in the introductory minute, and Lotte Wubben-Moy soon then made 2-0 in Arsenal’s benefit.
Twice, City managed to return to levels with Mary Fowler’s goals and former Arsenal The star of Vivianne Miedema, but the goals of the second half Frida Maanum and Stine Blackstenius resulted in a score of 4-3.
Victory Arsenal put two points from the city in the WSL rankings and ten behind the run of leader Chelsea. As stated, Slegers is careful on Thursday will be a completely different game after such a rapid turnaround is a place in the League Cup final on the line.
“It will be a very tight game,” the manager said at a press conference on Wednesday afternoon. “These are two top teams and we were very happy that in the last game we went with a victory.
“We are very modest and both legs are on the ground. We know that the city will come to Borehamwood and want to do something different.
“I think they are satisfied with the three goals that have scored, but they are not satisfied with four acknowledged. They will come and change things and make us even harder and try to use us.
“It will be a tough game, but we look good. We are modest, but also sure of the game tomorrow.”
Arsenal will be triggered by the return of Katie McCabe, who served a suspension after sending against Chelsea last month. Caitlin Ford will also return to the fold after the injury releases.
“No injuries or illness,” the manager added. “All who were available last Sunday are available.”
“Caitlin Ford has come back and Katie McCabe has returned from the suspension. We have to progress Jenna [Nighswonger] Really well when she gets from the back to the US, so we have to be smart with her. Lina [Hurtig] It is recovering from muscle injury. The exact forecast I can’t share right now, but it works on the ground. “
Arsenal won this competition more than any other team with seven titles in its name since 2011. Gunners have won the last two finals against Chelsea and will be determined to make it three of the three this season.
For Slegers, this is an opportunity to reach its first final as head of Arsenal and a competition for a trophy against Chelsea or West Ham at Pride Park in Derby next month.
“We are very aware of what kind of game we will play and what it might mean for us,” Slegers estimated. “We look forward to and want to go to trophies.
“I want the best for that. What would mean to me is luck because it would be a place in the finals for the team, girls and all staff in the background that work hard.”
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