31 January 2025

Renee Slegers, Arsenal coach, called for the introduction of VAR into the game of women after a decisive penalty decision is to blame their loss to Chelsea at the weekend.

Arsenal All except for a farewell to them Premier League for women (WSL) hopes the title after a 1-0 defeat on the Blues at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. The result achieved the first loss by Slegers since it was on top and now see 10 points of their competitors in London.

However, a narrow competition was determined in the 84th minute yet Chelsea They got a penalty as a result of a mistake from Kim Little on Lauren James. Gunners Katie McCabe defender was shown in a red card in the fight, to direct it offensive to the referee Emily Hissalel.

Juru Ritten was easily buried this punishment, but Arsenal fans immediately moved to social media, claiming that Little may have contacted the ball first.

Speaking after fame, Slegers called for the use of the video assistant (VAR) in response to the increasing standards via WSL.

“The risks rise in women's football,” she said. “I also think it is important that the game is attractive to the fans, and a mouse slows down the game and gives it more comfort. But I think it will develop over time and I think we should get it.”

Commenting on the sending of Maccabi, Slegers confirmed that she was caused by a “conversation between Katy (Maccabi) and the referee and that she” did not speak to Katy (Maccabi) yet. ”

“I am very happy to run so far, I haven't lost the game, and I think this says something about where we are as a team,” Saliger added. “I think we played against a big team today, and we played a very narrow game, and it would have gone in some way.

“I think the players feel that too. Yes, this happened, but this does not determine us. Of course, I am very disappointed. I wanted to win today, and I think we were about to get something from the game, but now we will have to go forward.”

“I think it was a better women's football game. So I think in general, if after getting out of my role, I think it was a good women's football game.

“I think we are sometimes playing some good football, and what was missing today is the goals. We have created two chances or two chances well enough to score today, and you will not get much against Chelsea.”

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