Leah Williamson says Arsenal’s outcomes this season “tell a story” because the seek for a brand new head coach continues following Jonas Eidevall’s resignation.
Eidevall left his publish earlier this month after a house defeat to Chelsea within the Ladies’s Tremendous League, preceded by a heavy loss to Bayern Munich within the Champions League.
And Williamson acknowledged it was “refreshing” to have a change of surroundings after becoming a member of up with the England squad for video games in opposition to Germany and South Africa.
She mentioned: “I’m a footballer. Our job is to win games and that hasn’t happened so smoothly. Results tell a story.
“Efficiency is one other factor which you can really change and mirror on a day-to-day foundation. To be sincere, I am pleased to be right here in a distinct surroundings. I believe generally that comes on the proper time.
“Since I have been right here [with England] I’ve had no contact with the membership and it is fairly straightforward to separate in that regard. Everybody performs for a membership to allow them to play for his or her nation, so to be right here on this surroundings is refreshing. Enjoying with this group, everybody is aware of how a lot all of us adore it.
“It’s been a different start of the season. We’ve been at the club for a long time, usually we’d have an international window before this. Results tell a story but I think the work I’ve seen going on, especially from my club, the level of the whole world of football has gone up and everyone’s enjoying that challenge.”
Arsenal have responded to Eidevall’s resignation with back-to-back victories – over Valerenga within the Champions League and away at West Ham within the WSL.
However having performed simply 5 league matches, the Gunners already discover themselves 5 factors behind leaders Manchester Metropolis and 4 behind Chelsea who’ve a sport in hand. Subsequent up for Arsenal is a visit to Manchester United, dwell on Sky Sports activities on November 3.
Sky Sports activities Information revealed yesterday that Nick Cushing is the main candidate to grow to be Arsenal Ladies’s subsequent head coach.
Nick Cushing is the main candidate to grow to be Arsenal Ladies’s subsequent head coach.
The Englishman has been recognized as a potential alternative for Eidevall however no talks have taken place but as his present membership New York Metropolis FC are within the MLS playoffs. The ultimate takes place on December 7 and Arsenal are in no hurry as they’ve full religion in interim coach Renee Slegers.
‘No change in confidence’
Williamson was requested if the rollercoaster at Arsenal was affecting her confidence. However she mentioned issues have been completely different on the membership to how they is likely to be perceived on the skin.
“[There’s] no difference in the confidence levels,” she mentioned.
“I’m in that environment. The picture that we paint of a situation is potentially different from the rollercoaster that you speak of.
“We’re all footballers and we have been by many, many alternative eventualities and now we’re right here with England which has been a constant surroundings for the final couple of years.”
Williamson captained England to glory at Wembley in the Euro 2022 Final against Germany. England face the same opponents on Friday before hosting South Africa, also at Wembley, four days later.
After the Euros, Williamson suffered a long-term knee injury but she is now fully fit and hopes to start at the heart of Sarina Wiegman’s defence.
Wembley games not sell-outs
The Lionesses have previously brought record crowds into Wembley for their matches. Friday’s fixture sees a decrease, with an expected crowd of 54,000. But both Wiegman and Williamson think those numbers are still impressive.
England’s head coach Sarina Wiegman
Wiegman mentioned: “It’s real positive we play at Wembley twice with over 100,000 people coming to the stadium.
“After all Wembley can have extra individuals, so hopefully extra individuals can come however we’re pondering large and having the chance for individuals to come back to the sport, we’re pleased with the quantity of individuals coming to the sport.”
Williamson added: “Should you take the attitude of taking part in two video games at Wembley so shut to one another a couple of years in the past it would not have occurred – 54,000 continues to be much more than most nations will host.
“We have a vision, we have always dreamt the biggest but it’s a step in the right direction and hopefully the way we play tomorrow will bring more people for the next games – that’s our job.”
