In this video
- Asked about English clubs' spending, the head coach said she thinks the English league is the most competitive in the world. Arsenal beating Barcelona in last season's final shows English clubs perform at the top.
- Asked why a German player is short of minutes, the head coach said competition at Chelsea is high and she understands the frustration. Sometimes it is about staying patient; players can also impact games coming on.
- Asked whether the stat that no English club has won in Wolfsburg was a distraction, the answer from the Chelsea table was that there are none whatsoever, though it is a very difficult place to come.
- The head coach, who remembers the 2013 final against them, said Chelsea have so much respect for Wolfsburg, and she respects Alexandra Popp too. Bright thinks Popp is a real leader for them.
“It's a big game, big opponent, but it's one that we're ready for.”
- Asked about a teammate named FIFA's best goalkeeper that day, Bright said she has wiped the floor with the personal trophies, and rightly so. She thinks her teammate has been on a real journey and really does deserve it.
- Asked about support for two players who became mothers, the head coach said the club's support is amazing, for staff too. She thinks players becoming mums during their careers creates a special environment.
Chelsea Women’s captain Millie Bright and head coach Sonia Bompastor press conference ahead of their decisive UEFA Women’s Champions League showdown against Wolfsburg.
With no English club having ever won away in Wolfsburg, Millie Bright made it clear: “We’re not distracted, we’re ready.”
Sonia Bompastor addressed squad depth, German midfielder Sjoeke Nüsken’s role, and the fierce rivalry with Wolfsburg, while highlighting Chelsea’s ambitions in Europe.
Millie Bright discussed facing Alexandra Popp, Chelsea’s mentality heading into the match, and praised goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger’s journey and recent honors.
This press conference also covered the new UWCL league format, the development of players like Livia Peng, and the club’s incredible support system for players balancing motherhood and football.
Can Chelsea break history and become the first English side to win in Wolfsburg? Don’t miss this key press conference ahead of a huge European night!
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