November 15, 2024
Renee Slegers praises the growth of women's football ahead of Arsenal vs Spurs on a weekend where all WSL and Championship matches will be played at main stadiums.
She talks about her future at Arsenal and reflects on the progress made since she played football as a young girl, acknowledging there is more to be done.
Timestamps:
0:00 - confidence from winning against Brighton and Juventus
1:35 - a beautiful first goal
2:20 - how did the team feel after that match? A whole team performance. I'm very happy with where we are.
3:10 - I don't know what's happening beyond the international break. We are a team at the moment and that's the priority
3:40 - good for the team to have a permanent manager
4:00 - why wouldn't you want the job? It's a fun and demanding job, I don't think about it day to day
5:00 - I'm good at being in the moment, which fits for now.
5:40 - this weekend is a huge opportunity for women's football
6:30 - looking forward to managing the team for north London Derby
6:55 - I'm here for the team, and the players are growing in confidence
8:00 - If things are going well, players feel free
9:00 - Alessia Russo confidence, I'm happy for her but it's a team performance, we are versatile
10:00 - how to make sure Arsenal beat Tottenham
10:50 - we are quite settled now
11:50 - Steph Catley always brings good qualities
12:50 - goalkeeper selection, we have two great keepers
14:05 - Spurs are a good time, versatile in midfield
14:45 - I grew up playing with my brothers and didn't even know there was a women's national team. It's fantastic, unbelievable how fast women's football is growing
15:33 - So many things still to improve in women's football, more coaching opportunities for players. Some of our players are doing their coaching badges. Ground to gain!
16:45 - injury news? None
17:15 - fans commitment home and away is brilliant
18:15 - balanced approach to coaching
19:40 - different tactics game to game, plans A, B, C, D
20:30 - I'm not on social media! Happy that things are positive at the moment
21:15 - I don't think about male or female coaches, but I can bring my life experience
22:10 - Spurs a stronger team than their results show
22:50 - Atmosphere will be good, but it will be a challenging game. I've played against Robert Vilahamn before in Sweden, he's a good coach
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