VfL trainer Tommy Stroot was downright enthusiastic about his team’s recent performance in the clear 3-0 win over Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga: “It was really fun,” the 33-year-old said happily on NDR, speaking of “extreme power in midfield . It will be particularly difficult for every team.” Also for the Londoners, where his team competes in the premier class on Wednesday (9 p.m.).
Stroot relies on Wolfsburg’s unpredictability
Above all, the coach liked his tactical coup with the rotating trio of Alexandra Popp, Lena Lattwein and Lena Oberdorf. Lattwein convinced in the unusual role as a ten and scored two goals. Popp: “We have extreme possibilities and are so flexible. It’s difficult for the opponent to adapt to one of us.” This Wolfsburg unpredictability is also “an advantage” for coach Stroot – and the Londoners must also have that on the slip of paper.
Schult: “Arsenal a top team with top players”
The hostesses are easier to calculate – but no less dangerous. Goalkeeper Schult followed Hoffenheim’s games against Arsenal in the group stage (4-1, 0-4): “Everyone knows how Arsenal play. They’re a top team with top players.” The offensive alone with Vivianne Miedema, Tobin Head and Beth Mead is “strong”.
Van de Sanden fit again
Pauline Bremer also spoke in “sportbuzzer” of “a difficult task”, but believes in a VfL success: “We have the qualities to do it. We will analyze them, prepare very well and then give everything on the pitch. ”
In addition, the VfL women also have one more alternative in the squad. Shanice van de Sanden made her second-team comeback from a foot injury and is available for Stroot.
Possible lineups:
Arsenal WFC: Zinsberger – Maritz, Williamson, Rafaelle, Catley – Little, Wälti – Mead, Miedema, McCabe – Blackstenius
VfL Wolfsburg: Schult – Wedemeyer, Hendrich, Janssen, Rauch – Oberdorf, Lattwein, Huth – Waßmuth, Popp, Roord