Visby. 25-year-old Joanna Ritting-Canried is surprised by the playing time she got at Chelsea during pre-season.
The truth is that most things went smoothly for the Swedish national team player, but there was still an element to worry about. Leadership.
– I have to try to train at night, she says.
After leaving the EC is successful Joanna Ritting Canried Women’s League and BK Häcken for Chelsea.
– It was severe. I came right away and threw it and then we went to the US for a bootcamp so there was a lot to take in. But it’s also good to make that start and get to know everyone in the team and in the management, so I had fun and I really think it’s fun to play football.
I was surprised by the opportunity
In the USA, Kanereed had to jump up against Champions League champion Olympique Lyonnais half an hour before to go and play right from the start against the Portland Thorns.
– Yeah, it was really fun to have the opportunity to show what I’m up to and get a lot of minutes in my leg, so I think it feels good. There is clearly a lot to get into. You can’t just come and pick up your fingers and come. She says I feel like I am taking steps all the time.
I sounded a bit surprised there when I said yes to playtime. Is that how you feel?
Yes, I wasn’t expecting to play that much in reality, so it was fun to get the chance to play in all the games in the USA and now against Tottenham recently.
“Mom extra little”
While Lina Hurtig, who has moved to her London rivals Arsenal, hasn’t settled on accommodations etc., all went well with Kaneryd. Thanks to the Swedish goalkeeper.
– Yes, thank God, I had Zisera, who I was able to live with for the first time, and then I got an apartment. She says and continues:
– I’ll have to fix the car eventually, so I’ll have to drive in left-hand traffic, although I’m not really comfortable with it. I should try to practice at night when there are no cars outside driving.
What does it mean that you have female national teammates Magdalena Eriksson and Zisera Mosovic at the club?
Incredible security. Zecira was like my little extra mom who took care of me. I am so grateful that I lived with her, cooked for me, fixed it, and donated it.
When asked if anything about moving to the big English club was challenging or problematic at first, she answered straightforwardly.
– It feels stupid to say, but most things flowed. I’ve said it seems like something has to come soon, but now I’m really enjoying myself. I really loved the time and it brought a smile to my face every day I was able to come to training so I hope it continues like this.
At 20.00, Johanna Rytting Kaneryd and Zećira Mušovi will be seated ready to answer your questions ahead of the World Cup final qualifier.
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