The start to the 2024-25:season has not been easy for the Arsenal women. In terms of results and performance, they have simply fallen short of expectations. The Gooners were expected to compete for glory this season, yet they have only managed one narrow victory in five games. With the belief that his methods are not bringing out the best in this team, pressure is mounting for Arsenal decision-makers to fire manager Jonas Eidevall.
Following his team’s 2-1 loss to London and League rivals Chelsea, the Arsenal manager was asked if he thought his status as the Gunners women’s head coach was still secure. Well, the Swedish strategist defended his team’s performance against the Blues, claiming it was beyond their control. He said the team gave their all, but unfortunately things didn’t go their way; either way, he feels they now can only prepare for what’s next, implying he feels his job is secure.
He said, as per the BBC‘s Emma Sandy, “I gave absolutely everything in preparation for this game. You can see the players gave everything on the pitch. That’s the part you can control. It’s just about focussing on the next match, and I just need to focus on what I can control.”
Arsenal’s decision-makers have a difficult choice to make. The Arsenal women’s season is not over; it can still be salvaged, but it will take determining whether or not dismissing Eidevall is the right decision.
In any case, it would be disheartening to witness another season unfold in this manner, especially when, as a club, we seem to hold the belief that our Arsenal women possess the strength to compete with the best.
Susan N
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The squad is a good one, but under this manager for whatever reason they are just not performing at a consistent level.
And it’s not just this season, it was the same last season to. Eidevall can’t say the club hasn’t backed him, as three world record offers for three players in three seasons demonstrates.
No the problem is Eidevall himself, one he can’t seem to get the best out of the squad on a consistent basis. And lets face it, to not even try to convince Miedema to stay just shows you the bad judgement the man has.
I think that there’s more to the Miedema story than is being let on. I think that the truth is somewhere in between what Miedema said, and what Arsenal said.
But the bottom line is, if Arsenal women want to have any chance of challenging for major trophy’s, then this man has to go. It’s as simple as that.
Anyone else agree.
observing our performances over the years and the support given to Jonas by management, I believe replacing Eidevall is the missing puzzle.