January signing Emily Fox made her WSL debut throughout Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Everton on Saturday. She spoke to the press post-match, the primary 4 questions are from Arseblog Information.
On her impressions of her first few weeks on the membership…
I’ve been amazed at how seamless it has been being right here. The women and the workers and the followers have been so welcoming and it looks like I’ve been right here for some time in a great way. It has solely been two and a half weeks, i’m actually excited and it’s been a variety of enjoyable. I’m actually having fun with it.
On the variations between the WSL and the NWSL…
It’s solely been two video games up to now so it’s robust to completely decide that however each leagues are actually good. Within the NWSL there may be much more transition and possibly extra physicality by way of operating. However right here it’s extra tactical, which is a bit totally different.
On engaged on her relationship with Beth Mead on the precise flank…
I really feel prefer it has been very pure, we each perceive the sport. Undoubtedly that relationship and never being on the identical line, that’s so vital. We speak lots through the video games to assist one another however she is a good participant.
On the Everton purpose and whether or not there was a communication problem…
The purpose got here from a transition and I used to be increased up so recovering again. When it’s that transitional second and also you’re coming again, the centre-backs should decide and there are a variety of ‘what if?’ Moments. We’ll evaluation it, any purpose you could possibly cease the footage approach forward when you’re within the opposition half.
On waiting for enjoying on the Emirates for the primary time…
I’m so excited, it’s undoubtedly surreal when i used to be on the Chelsea recreation on the Emirates. Being right here it’s simply as loud and rowdy, it’s actually particular to have a chant. We don’t have that within the US, it’s all the time extra like ‘go group!’ Or ‘go defence!’ That has been actually enjoyable.
On extra USWNT gamers coming to Europe now…
I all the time knew I needed to play abroad, leaning on individuals i belief it was vital to get some expertise professionally first within the US earlier than coming over right here. Lynsey (Horan) is a good instance, she went to Lyon and actually loved it and thrived there. For me there are such a lot of UNC (College of North Carolina) gamers and having that connection and seeing them do it gave me inspiration to return right here. I’ve all the time needed to do it and not likely scared. I knew it was going to be robust to maneuver right here however I all the time needed to strive it out.
On whether or not she spoke to US Soccer earlier than making the transfer…
I believe with the nationwide group and the NWSL it’s so totally different now, earlier than allocation it was a lot more durable which is why so many women stayed within the NWSL. With Mia (Fishel) and Cat (Macario) there are much more women abroad now, Emma (Hayes) is right here too. I believe it’s modified and other people get it. US Soccer has been very accommodating. I believe that’s good and other people ought to be capable of transfer to Europe.
On her new teammates…
They’re very communicative and simple to work with. It’s solely been two video games so there may be a variety of time to work collectively but and we could have that point to work out what we have to do. I’m actually proud of the win and we’ll look again on the issues we have to enhance.