Wiegman raises player safety concerns after issue of poor pitches

Wiegman raises player safety concerns after issue of poor pitches

Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman has had her say on several recent examples of poor-quality playing surfaces ahead of England’s double-header against Belgium next month, which has once again raised the issue of standards in the women’s game. Arsenal’s 2-0 Champions League defeat at Real Madrid last week took place on a rain-sodden surface which was…

Arsenal interim manager Renee Slegers ahead of the UEFA Women's Champions League, group C match at Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Wednesday October 16, 2024.

Slegers: Women's football deserves to be played on good pitches

Arsenal boss Renee Slegers fears more players will be injured if matches continue to be played on substandard pitches. The Gunners’ 2-0 Champions League defeat at Real Madrid on Tuesday night took place on a rain-sodden surface which was labelled a “disgrace” by former Arsenal striker Ian Wright. It was held at the Alfredo Di…