Arsenal return to UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifying action on Thursday night against Swedish side BK Hacken.
The Gunners were edged 1-0 by their opponents in the first leg of this fixture last week, so have given themselves everything to do at Meadow Park midweek. Tabby Tindell scored the only goal of the game with a little over 10 minutes left to play at the Bravida Arena last time out.
Over the weekend, Jonas Eidevall’s side kicked off their 2024/25 WSL campaign with a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium. However, they will need a more resilient defence display against BK Hacken if they’re to overturn the one-goal aggregate deficit.
Here is 90min’s guide to Arsenal’s Champions League clash against BK Hacken.
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Arsenal 2-2 Manchester City – 22/09/24 |
BK Hacken 1-0 Arsenal – 18/09/24 |
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BK Hacken 1-0 Arsenal – 18/09/24 |
Norrokoping 0-1 BK Hacken – 14/09/24 |
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Arsenal 1-0 Rosenborg – 07/09/24 |
BK Hacken 4-0 AIK – 07/09/24 |
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Arsenal 6-0 Rangers – 04/09/24 |
Pitea 0-0 BK Hacken – 31/08/24 |
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Rosengard 1-0 BK Hacken – 26/08/24 |
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Long-term absentee Victoria Pelova remains unavailable for this fixture after suffering an ACL injury earlier in the summer. Defender Amanda Ilestedt announced the happy news of the birth of her child last week, but it is not yet known when she will return to the UK and begin training with the team.
Lina Hurtig and Steph Catley both missed the team’s opening game of the WSL against Manchester City over the weekend due to injury. Leah Williamson was also sidelined due to concussion protocol, but could be available for selection again on Thursday night.
Arsenal predicted lineup vs BK Hacken
Arsenal predicted lineup vs BK Hacken (4-2-3-1): Zinsberger; Fox, Wubben-Moy, Codina, McCabe; Little, Cooney-Cross; Mead, Kafaji, Caldentey; Russo
Lisa Lowing and Hikaru Kitagawa both returned to the BK Hacken squad for the reverse fixture last week. However, Stine Larsen has only recently returned to training following a cruciate ligament injury and maternity leave, so it is not yet known whether the forward is ready to feature.
Thursday’s visitors will also be without Katariina Kosola as she continues rehabilitation after surgery on her foot. Monica Jusu Bah…
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