In a strategic move ahead of the UEFA Women’s Champions League opener against Lyon, manager Renée Slegers has announced five critical changes to the starting lineup. This match is set to take place at Borehamwood, heightening the stakes for both teams.
Key Changes for the UEFA Women’s Champions League Opener
- Defensive Reinforcement: Katie Reid steps into the centre-back role, replacing Lotte Wubben-Moy, who was part of the squad during the recent loss to Manchester City.
- Left-Back Adjustment: Taylor Hinds takes over for Katie McCabe, strengthening the defensive lineup.
- Midfield Shift: Frida Maanum is now positioned in midfield, taking the place of Victoria Pelova.
- Wing Power: Chloe Kelly and Beth Mead have been selected to replace Olivia Smith and Caitlin Foord, enhancing the attacking options.
Arsenal’s Starting XI
For tonight’s clash, the full Arsenal lineup includes:
- Van Domselaar
- Fox
- Reid
- Catley
- Hinds
- Mariona
- Little (C)
- Maanum
- Kelly
- Mead
- Russo
Substitutes for Arsenal
- Zinsberger
- Borbe
- Wubben-Moy
- Codina
- McCabe
- Nighswonger
- Harwood
- Cooney-Cross
- Pelova
- Smith
- Foord
- Blackstenius
Lyon’s Starting XI
Lyon also comes prepared, featuring the following players:
- Endler
- Tarciane
- Renard (C)
- Engen
- Bacha
- Dumornay
- Heaps
- Shrader
- Diani
- Katoto
- Chawinga
Substitutes for Lyon
- Micah
- Junttila Nelhage
- Becho
- Lawrence
- Egurrola
- Hegerberg
- Sombath
- Yohannes
- Svava
- Benyahia
- Brand
- Joseph
As both teams take the field, the changes implemented by Slegers could prove decisive in the highly anticipated matchup in the UEFA Women’s Champions League. The game promises an exciting display of skill and determination from each side.
