Renee Slegers reacts to 1-1 draw with Aston Villa

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Arsenal drew 1-1 with Aston Villa at the Emirates in the WSL, with Chastity Grant giving Villa a first-half lead and Alessia Russo scoring a late equaliser. Renee Slegers spoke to the press post-match, attributing the draw to Arsenal's lack of urgency and energy at the start of the game. Slegers stated that the team's ball speed wasn't high enough and they didn't win enough duels. The team's energy and intensity were not good enough, leading to a difficult game.

Slegers identified the team's poor start as a recurring issue, saying they had gone 1-0 down for the fifth time that season. She took responsibility for the team's lack of energy, stating that it was a general issue affecting both attack and defence. Slegers emphasized the importance of presenting themselves with energy, body language, and communication from the start of the game.

Despite the draw, Slegers maintained that it was not a setback in the team's belief or confidence. She highlighted the positive impact of their substitutions, with the players bringing energy and changing the game. Slegers planned to review the game and prepare for their next match against Liverpool, focusing on improving their start.