Head coach Renee Slegers has implemented significant changes to the Arsenal Women’s lineup for their upcoming match against Leicester City in the Barclays Women’s Super League. These modifications are aimed at enhancing the team’s performance as they resume their league campaign.
Four Key Changes in the Team Lineup
For this match, which kicks off at 12pm at King Power Stadium, Slegers has introduced four new faces into the starting XI:
- Laia Codina
- Katie McCabe
- Caitlin Foord
- Stina Blackstenius
These adjustments come in the wake of several injuries affecting key players. Emily Fox is among those on the bench, while Olivia Smith will not participate due to a bruised hip injury. Furthermore, Lotte Wubben-Moy and Kyra Cooney-Cross are both sidelined as they recover from illness.
Unavailable Players and Lineup Details
Frida Maanum, known for scoring the lone goal in a previous encounter against Leicester, is also absent. She sustained a knock while representing Norway on international duty.
In a tactical shift, Daphne van Domselaar will safeguard the goal. Laia Codina is set to make her first start of the season, partnering with Steph Catley in central defense. Taylor Hinds will transition to the right-back position, while Katie McCabe is deployed at left-back.
The midfield will see Mariona and Kim Little leading the charge, supported by the attacking trio of Caitlin Foord, Stina Blackstenius, along with Alessia Russo and Beth Mead.
Match Lineups
Leicester City Starting XI
- Leitzig
- Kees
- Tierney
- Rantala
- Cayman (C)
- Ale
- Thibaud
- Cain
- McLoughlin
- O’Brien
- Swaby
Arsenal Women Starting XI
- Van Domselaar
- Hinds
- Codina
- Catley
- McCabe
- Little (C)
- Mariona
- Mead
- Russo
- Foord
- Blackstenius
This match promises to be an exciting fixture as both teams compete for crucial points in the WSL standings. Fans can look forward to seeing how the changes in Arsenal’s lineup will impact their performance against Leicester City.
