Erin Cuthbert believes Chelsea is fortunate to have Mayra Ramirez as their striker following her debut goal in the Women’s Champions League.
Gareth Southgate expressed his satisfaction with the performance of Mainoo and the rest of the team in their draw against Belgium. Despite the result, Southgate was pleased with the effort and determination shown by the players.
Erin Cuthbert praised Mayra Ramirez for her impressive performance on her UEFA Women’s Champions League debut. Ramirez scored a crucial goal to help Chelsea secure a 1-1 draw against Ajax. Cuthbert believes that Chelsea is fortunate to have Ramirez in their squad due to her skill and ability to trouble defenders.
Chelsea secured their place in the next round of the Champions League with a 4-1 aggregate victory over Ajax. The team will now face either defending champions Barcelona or SK Brann in a two-legged clash. This is the fifth time Chelsea has reached the semi-finals of the competition, and they will be hoping to go one step further this season.
Erin Cuthbert expressed her delight with Chelsea’s performance in the match against Ajax. Despite a tough challenge from their opponents, Chelsea put in a resolute display to secure their passage to the next round. Cuthbert acknowledged that there were missed opportunities to score more goals but emphasized that the job was done in the first leg.
Chelsea’s success in the Champions League adds to their pursuit of multiple trophies this season. They are also through to the semi-finals of the FA Cup and currently sit at the top of the Women’s Super League. The upcoming Conti Cup final against Arsenal presents another opportunity for Chelsea to lift silverware.
Ajax will be left reflecting on what could have been after their best-ever run in the Women’s Champions League. Despite their efforts, they were unable to overcome Chelsea and progress to the next round. Head coach Suzanne Bakker expressed her pride in the team’s performance and acknowledged the challenge posed by Chelsea’s top players.