“UEFA Women’s Champions League: FC Bayern v Arsenal – Pre-Match Conference”
Venue: Allianz Stadium
Renee Slegers and Daphne van Domselaar
Slegers: “High Respect for Bayern”
Arsenal head coach Renée Slegers and Daphne van Domselaar addressed the media ahead of their UEFA Women’s Champions League clash with Bayern Munich, discussing preparation and the excitement to get out on pitch and play to their travelling supporters.
“Look Forward to the Challenge”
Team News
Slegers confirmed that it will be the same squad that faced Chelsea at the weekend. With the continued absence of Leah Williamson and most recently Katie Reid, the club announcing that she has suffered an ACL injury and will be out for the season.
Atmosphere and Setting
The tone in the media room was calm but focused, with journalists attending both in person and via video link. Slegers spoke in her typically composed manner, while van Domselaar offered a player’s perspective that highlighted just how important and grateful they are to the travelling fans, “Proud to play in front of our supporters, the 12th player” said van Domselaar, “it means a lot to us”.
Looking Ahead
With preparations complete, Arsenal will face Bayern Munich on Wednesday evening in what promises to be a finely balanced contest between the two sides.
“Last two games against Bayern have been very tight,” Slegers concluded. “Look forward to the challenge, two really good teams going against each other.”
Match Details: Wednesday 12th
WHEN: 5:45 PM (GMT)
Venue: Allianz Arena
