From young talent to Blues’ scary depth: key takeaways from Chelsea v Arsenal
After the WSL clubs ended US tours with a Washington friendly we look at big talking points on and off the pitch
Sonia Bompastor made six changes at the break and a further five just past the hour, ensuring the XI that finished was different from the XI that started the 1-0 friendly win over Arsenal in Washington. The fact that Chelsea did not at any point look significantly weakened tells you everything about the players at their disposal and the level they are operating at. Consider that they are still without the long-term absentees Mia Fishel and Sam Kerr, that Erin Cuthbert picked up a knock against Gotham FC, Lauren James was rested as a precaution and Catarina Macario isn’t expected back until the start of the season at best, and Chelsea’s squad is scarily good.
