Summary
The article discusses Alessia Russo's best playing position for Arsenal and England. Russo has been very successful as a central striker in the Champions League but often plays as a number 10 in the Women's Super League. The decision on her position affects her goal-scoring and playmaking contributions.
Key Facts
- Alessia Russo played as a central striker when she won the Champions League last season.
- She scored a key goal for England in the European Championship final.
- As a central striker, Russo has scored 7 goals in the Champions League this season, outperforming her expected goals (xG) statistic.
- In the Women's Super League, she often plays in a deeper position as a number 10.
- Playing centrally in Europe, Russo has a high goal contribution rate, but her scoring diminishes when she plays deeper.
- Russo's role changes impact her defensive and offensive contributions, with more chances created when playing deeper.
- England's coach, Sarina Wiegman, prefers to use Russo as a central forward.
- Russo has created 26 chances in the current season, compared to 16 last season.
