Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall: «I haven't seen much reaction online but I think where we come from, north London, we are very proud of our community. It is a diverse community. So, us not having that diversity in the women's first team today — of course, that is a problem.»
Friday 3 November 2023 16:47, UK
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Jonas Eidevall admits Arsenal have a «problem» with the lack of diversity in their first-team squad — but believes it is an issue across all of women's football in England.
The Gunners were heavily criticised last month after their squad photograph for the 2023/24 season contained no players from diverse backgrounds.
Having initially declined to comment on the issue, Arsenal later published a statement admitting it was a «key priority» to improve diversity.
«We acknowledge our current women's first-team squad does not reflect the diversity that exists across the club and the communities we represent,» it read.
«Increasing participation among young women and girls from diverse backgrounds is a key priority for us at academy level, with specific measures in place to improve pathways and accessibility.»
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Eidevall was asked about the widespread condemnation of the picture ahead of Arsenal's Women's Super League clash against Manchester City on Sunday.
«I haven't seen much reaction online but I think where we come from, north London, we are very proud of our community,» he said.
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