Brazilian defender Rafaelle Souza will make her full debut for the club alongside Leah Williamson in defence for the Gunners’ WSL match against Brighton this evening.
Laura Wienroither comes in at left-back with Katie McCabe suspended and Steph Catley away at the Asia Cup. Lia Walti comes into the midfield while Tobin Heath starts on the left wing with Mead and Miedema completing the front line. Stina Blackstenius and Jen Beattie are not in the squad.
Team; 1.ZINSBERGER; 16.MARITZ, 6.WILLIAMSON, 2.RAFAELLE, 26.WIENROITHER; 13.WALTI, 10.LITTLE(c), 8.NOBBS; 9.MEAD, 77.HEATH, 11.MIEDEMA. Subs: 28.Cull, 20.Boye, 3.Wubben-Moy, 12.Maanum, 14.Parris, 37.Head.
Tim I hope you’ll be able to report afterwards on Stina’s absence. As an arsenal fan I’m quite panicked about us having injured a new signing 😅 sincerely hope that is not the case.
She was ill, same with Jen and Fran.
Cheers Tim. That answers my question.
A very strong starting 11 but again looking light in attacking options from the bench.
Is Fran injured again? We brought her back from loan and she is not even understudy to Manu while Lyds is away!