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Arsenal Shuffles Lineup: New Faces Debut Amidst Injuries
6 Dec
Summary
- Anneke Borbe makes her Arsenal debut in goal due to injury.
- Club captain Kim Little and vice-captain Leah Williamson return.
- Liverpool also sees changes with key players absent due to injury.
Arsenal's manager, Renee Slegers, has significantly altered the starting lineup, introducing four new faces compared to the previous match against Tottenham. Anneke Borbe is set to make her debut in goal, stepping in for the injured Daphne van Domselaar. Several other players, including Frida Maanum, Taylor Hinds, and Olivia Smith, have been given starting roles.
Notable returns for Arsenal include club captain Kim Little and vice-captain Leah Williamson, who are both back in the matchday squad. This strategic reshuffling suggests a focus on adapting to player availability and maintaining team performance despite absences. The team's starting XI features a mix of established and new players.
Meanwhile, Gareth Taylor's Liverpool also faces lineup adjustments due to a growing list of injuries. Skipper Grace Fisk, Sam Kerr, and Ceri Holland are among those absent. Youngsters Lucy Parry, Hannah Silcock, and Kirsty Maclean are set to start, highlighting the impact of player availability on both teams' strategies.
