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·30 de janeiro de 2026
Arsenal coach targets World Cup final v Corinthians, hails Zanotti

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·30 de janeiro de 2026

Renée Slegers, Arsenal’s coach, previewed the Club World Cup final against Corinthians with caution and admiration. In addition to confirming the return of star Chloe Kelly, Slegers highlighted the strength of the “Brabas”: “They defend with great discipline and have dangerous weapons in attack. We want to measure the ‘Arsenal style’ against South American football,” she stated, emphasizing that there will be no complacency.
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The coach said she was impressed by the longevity of athletes like Gabi Zanotti: “It’s incredible to see players performing at a high level at 40 years old. Gabi decided the semifinal and that says a lot about her mentality. In our team, we have Kim Little who also gives 110%. It’s a matter of mindset and passion for what you do,” Slegers compared.
Regarding the tactical challenge, the manager revealed that the squad shares experiences from national teams to nullify the Brazilian style. “We are prepared for their physical intensity and speed. We enter this match with great humility, as we will face champions who will give absolutely everything on the field,” explained the Gunners’ coach.
Slegers concluded by celebrating the global impact of the tournament: “Football is for everyone and we are breaking norms to get where we want to be.” With the expectation of a record crowd at Emirates Stadium, the final promises to unite different cultures in a high-level technical spectacle, closing the club world calendar on a high note.
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