Ajax coach Hesterine de Reus said midfielder Lily Yohannes had endured a “tough week” with social media reaction to her decision to declare her allegiance to the USWNT rather than the Netherlands.
Brazil forward Neymar said he is not fully fit to play in the two opening rounds of World Cup qualifying due to the right ankle injury that has sidelined him since February.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale had shown courage after getting away with two first-half errors in the side’s 1-0 Premier League victory at Brentford on Saturday.