Arsenal boss Renee Slegers fires injury risk warning after pitch condition controversy vs Real Madrid
21 March 2025, 17:31 | Updated: 21 March 2025, 20:20
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 Stefano Stadium, the 6,000-seater home of Real's reserves, while Arsenal are guaranteed a better pitch when they host Liverpool in the WSL at the Emirates Stadium, live on Sky Sports this Saturday, as well as the return leg with Real next Wednesday.
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