“Sarina Wiegman’s Team Selection Raises Eyebrows as In-Form Players Are Overlooked”

Sarina Wiegman's recent team selections have raised eyebrows, particularly after her decision to stick with an unchanged starting lineup for England's match against one of European women's football's most successful teams. This choice seemed to contradict her usual approach of selecting players based on their current form. Maya Le Tissier and Grace Clinton, both of whom have been performing exceptionally well for their clubs, must be questioning what more they need to do to earn a spot in the national team. Wiegman's decision to rely on the same players who participated in a goalless draw against Sweden three months ago suggests that she may not have considered the significance of recent club performances. For fans attending Women's Champions League and domestic matches this season, Wiegman's choices appeared puzzling, especially as some of England's most talented and in-form players were left out of the lineup. The lack of adjustments in her selections ultimately led to a chaotic and disappointing first half, highlighting the risks of overlooking players who are currently excelling in their club careers.

“Sarina Wiegman Stands by Chloe Kelly in England Squad Despite Limited Game Time at Manchester City”

Sarina Wiegman has confirmed that Chloe Kelly will remain in the England squad, despite the Manchester City winger's limited playing time this season. Wiegman emphasized that there was never any hesitation in including Kelly, who has a strong track record with the national team. The 26-year-old, known for scoring the decisive goal in the European Championship final over two years ago, has seen a significant reduction in her playing time this season, having logged less than 90 minutes in the Women’s Super League. She has started only one of City’s four matches and has been an unused substitute in their last two games against Barcelona and Liverpool. In addition to Kelly, Fran Kirby and Lucy Parker have also been named in the squad for the upcoming friendlies.