Lotte Wubben-Moy has talked down reports of “unrest” in the Arsenal dressing room ahead of their Champions League clash with Twente.
What has been said about the Arsenal dressing room?
A report in the Athletic last month delved into alleged long-standing tensions within the Arsenal dressing room.
During which, it was claimed that there have been problems for “many years” and some players wield “significant influence”.
It said the dressing room at Arsenal is “splintered” and that there is tension between players.
Arsenal head coach Renee Slegers was the first to address the reports ahead of Saturday’s victory over Liverpool, stating that she did not agree with the report but that there would “always be outside noise”.
Lotte Wubben-Moy comments on Arsenal “unrest”
Arsenal and England defender Lotte Wubben-Moy became the first Gunners player to address the reported unrest at the Gunners.
When quizzed on the report during Arsenal’s pre-match press conference ahead of their clash with Twente, Wubben-Moy said: “We would invite you to the training ground to see what it’s like on the inside.
“What we are doing is special. We believe in ourselves and are empowered by Renee to create a culture that everyone contributes to.”
Wubben-Moy also spoke of the importance of wearing the Arsenal badge insisting that there is a “responsibility” every time she wears it.
She also praised the leadership in the camp, saying: “I don’t think you need an armband, I don’t think you need a label in order to be able to lead.
“I think there are multiple players that aren’t in the leadership group that also show traits of really strong leadership and contribution to the environment.”
Her comments come after Arsenal legend Ian Wright suggested there is “dissension” and “unhappy players” in the dressing room because of the Athletic’s report.
He also issued a message to Arsenal players, insisting they have to “expect” reports like this due to the size and stature of the club.
Arsenal desperate for victory against Twente
With just two games to go in the League Phase of the Women’s Champions League, Arsenal can ill-afford to avoid dropping more points in the competition.
Defeats against Lyon and Bayern Munich have left the Gunners 10th in the standings. The top four automatically qualify for the quarter-finals, while those between 5th and 12th face a playoff to reach the last-eight.
Asked about the tournament’s format, Wubben-Moy said: “I think it definitely provides a lot more jeopardy in terms of a psychological edge.
“You take each game as it comes, and you want to show yourself in that 90 minutes as a team, and whether it’s Benfica away or Real Madrid at home, I think there’s always going to be surprises, and that is European football.”
