Arsenal Women have one of the best all-round squads in the WSL; that is just a simple fact. However, whilst the likes of Netherlands striker Vivianne Miedema, fellow Dutch international Danielle Van De Donk and England star Jordan Nobbs are those who mostly get the headlines, it really is an ensemble cast that makes Arsenal Women one of the league’s best. Scotland’s Lisa Evans is a very important part of that ensemble cast. This scout report will focus on how she is integral to Arsenal’s tactics, and how she is central to everything they do. The tactical analysis will also show how her versatility is key to Arsenal’s style of play, and we will also give some analysis to the way that she can adapt personally to each position she is asked to play with relative ease.
Her Positioning
Firstly, Lisa Evans positioning on the pitch is essential to the way Arsenal play. Here’s why:
Lisa Evans is constantly found in wide areas, which seems obvious given that she primarily plays as a winger. However, because she is in these areas, she is Arsenal Women’s main source of crosses into the box. She often goes beyond the defensive line in her movements too, which is even better because she can gain better angles from which to cross into the box from.
Her pace and acceleration make it even easier for her to do this.
