In a strategic overhaul, Renée Slegers has implemented five significant changes to the Arsenal lineup for the UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter-final play-off. This crucial match will pit Arsenal against OH Leuven, scheduled for 5:45 PM BST.
Key Lineup Changes for Arsenal
The alterations to the starting eleven include:
- Leah Williamson returns to the defense, taking the place of Lotte Wubben-Moy.
- Laia Codina steps in, replacing Steph Catley as a center-back.
- Victoria Pelova joins the midfield, taking over from Kim Little.
- Frida Maanum replaces Alessia Russo in the attacking lineup.
- Chloe Kelly starts ahead of Beth Mead in the forward position.
Despite these changes, six players maintain their positions in the team. These include:
- Daphne van Domselaar
- Emily Fox
- Katie McCabe
- Mariona Caldentey
- Caitlin Foord
- Olivia Smith
Match Overview
The Arsenal side is looking to gain an advantage in the first leg before the second leg next week in Borehamwood, where tickets are currently on general sale. Arsenal’s aim will be to secure a strong position as they face OH Leuven.
OH Leuven’s Starting XI
OH Leuven’s lineup features:
- Seynhaeve
- Janssen
- Mertens
- Biesmans (C)
- Everaerts
- Kuijpers
- Hermans
- Pusztai
- Bosteels
- Conijnenberg
- Reynders
The substitutes for Leuven include Lammertijn, Rispens, Nagy, Paptheodorou, Van Besauw, De Ceuster, Heremans, Neyrinck, Dekker, and Van Holderbeke.
Arsenal’s Substitutes
The Arsenal substitutes consist of:
- Votikova
- Williams
- Wubben-Moy
- Catley
- Holmberg
- Cooney-Cross
- Little
- Russo
As the match approaches, fans eagerly anticipate the unfolding of this pivotal battle in the Champions League.
