Arsenal Interim Manager Commends Club’s Efforts in Permanent Boss Search

Renee Slegers, Arsenal’s interim manager, will continue in the role through the end of the year, stating that the club is performing “a really good job” in its search for a permanent manager. The team, known as the Gunners, has been without a manager since Jonas Eidevall’s exit in October, yet they have maintained an unbeaten record across all competitions under Slegers’ guidance. Slegers commented, “I’m happy to contribute to the team. I was really happy in the role I was contributing in before, and now I’m stepping in doing this,” adding, “I think there’s such a big group of people doing a really good job – players and staff – and I want to highlight everyone. I enjoy the role and the togetherness.” She acknowledged the necessity of a permanent manager for the club, stating, “A permanent manager is best for the club, obviously. We need to plan ahead because we don’t know when the permanent manager will be here.” Slegers further affirmed, “I know the club is doing a really good job to try and find the right manager for the future.” Additional updates from Slegers’ press conference included: Midfielder Lia Walti underwent a surgical procedure during the recent international break and will continue her recovery in Switzerland. Defender Steph Catley has resumed training sessions after withdrawing from the Australia squad due to an injury. Slegers expressed that it was “really nice” to welcome back Amanda Ilestedt, who participated in training with the squad following the birth of her first child. She added, “It’s nice to have Amanda back in the building, along with her little baby. She’s doing really well, but there’s no specific time I can share with you now.” Concurrently, midfielder Victoria Pelova is progressing in her recovery from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, having participated in some team training sessions. Sandi Toksvig is accompanied by Gyles Brandreth, Lulu, Emmanuel Sonubi, and Alan Davies. Take the microphone for performances by Queen, Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi, Katy Perry, and other artists. Ben Fogle and Kate Humble have returned for the celebratory events at Longleat Safari Park. Topics range from microplastics present in our air, soil, and waterways, to the volume of food waste observed during this period of the year. The copyright for 2024 belongs to the BBC. The BBC disclaims responsibility for the content found on external websites. Information regarding our policy on external linking is available for review.