"We wanted to come into this game with 20 players including the bench and we couldn't for many reasons. When I was in Lyon before, I could really have four or five players from the academy and they were able to perform at a really good level in the first team. Here, I think they are playing at a level where there is a huge gap and they are not ready."
"The FA should reflect with the top clubs about the structure of the competitions in order for the young players to be able to bridge the gap."
Sonia Bompastor has raised concerns about the significant gap between academy football and first-team level in the Women's Super League. She noted that her squad lacked depth and that young players from the academy are not ready to perform at the required level. The Football Association is urged to collaborate with top clubs to address this issue. Professional Game Academies have been established to develop players, but there is still a need for better integration and support for young talent to bridge the gap.
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