PRIVILEGE to have RUSSO at Arsenal | Renee Slegers

Renee Slegers previews Arsenal's Women's Super League tie against Manchester United in the battle for second place. She talks the importance of finishing second for Champions League spots while praising FWA Footballer of the Year Alessia Russo. #wsl #arsenal #womensfootball Timestamps: 00:00 - So much motivation to finish 2nd, especially after the last two matches. 01:04 - gap between UWCL final: A good game can create momentum. United is the game for us now. It’s within our control. 01:40 - Concerned by last two games: We understand where it comes from. At our best we’re really good. 02:36 - Players leaving: We have a big squads and a lot at stakes. Only thinking of the game. 02:56 - Russo player of the year: Her goalscoring contribution is the main thing but how she trains and wanting to learn. Very impressive, privileged to work with her. 03:39 - Team News: Three not fit, the rest available. 04:00 - Beth Mead and Pelova: I don’t discuss contracts in press conferences. 04:46 - Sweetspot: We want numbers and freedom. It’s a lot about the reaction and positions. 05:38 - later start next year: Good for us. We’re happy we’ve secured Champions League. 06:25 - We’ve been consistent over long periods. We don’t accept us conceding so many goals. We have a great foundation. 07:19 - Firm messages: Key for us. Staying levelled and regulating your emotions. It’s important to find the keys moving forward. 08:15 - Besting United’s defence: Impressive record. Great goalkeeper as well. We see opportunities, I won’t share those details. We’re good at finding ways to score goals. 09:27 - Learnt from defeats?: It’s important to learn from victories too. Staying in the same processes has been important for us. 10:24 - Gaps to fill with market: I dont look that far ahead. We’re at a high level. We can’t doubt ourselves because of the last two games. 11:14 - In the way we play, we create flow and fluidity. 12:05 - when we’re focused on the task, emotions don’t take over. I believe I can train my b