Renée Slegers gives updates on Borbe, Williamson and Hinds ahead of Manchester City WSL clash

The Arsenal Women boss gave updates on her squad's fitness ahead of Sunday's game




Renée Slegers updated the media on the availability of her squad as they prepare to host league leaders Manchester City on Sunday in the WSL.

Slegers confirmed that Leah Williamson, who was an unused substitute in Sunday's FIFA Champions Cup final, is still available.

She said: "She was available for a short block of minutes [on Sunday]. We chose not to do it. With another week of training, she's ready for more minutes, so she'll be available."

The Arsenal boss also discussed the fitness of her goalkeepers, a position where there have been several injury concerns. 

Anneke Borbe, who was stretchered off in Sunday's final, will not be available to play this weekend.

Slegers said: "She went to hospital to get checked, and she came home the same evening. She's resting up now." 

Daphne van Domselaar, who made her return from injury to replace Borbe in the final, will be available to play this weekend, and the goalkeeping group is also bolstered by the arrival of new loan signing, Bara Votikova.

Fullback Taylor Hinds was spotted on crutches, wearing a boot on Sunday, Slegers gave an update on her injury. 

She said: “She had an ankle injury. The swelling has gone down really well and so we’ll have to see how she keeps on progressing. 

“In the first couple of days, the first week, it’s gone well, I can’t give a prognosis yet, but it’s looking good.”

The Gunners will welcome the Cityzens to Emirates Stadium on Sunday, with a 12:00pm kick off.


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