The Norwegian on her versatility, the Continental League Cup final against Bristol City, and crying when Stan Collymore left Liverpool
“I don’t think I’ve ever had so much energy,” says Maren Mjelde with a big grin. “I prefer having this many games now, because of the Covid situation.” Matches are coming thick and fast now for the Chelsea right‑back. An intense tie against Atlético Madrid in the Champions League last 16 (where they played 78 minutes of the first leg with 10 players) were sandwiched between a London derby against West Ham, while on Sunday they meet Bristol City in the Continental League Cup final at Vicarage Road.
The Norwegian, though, is enjoying the ride. “The whole year has been weird, the whole season has been a bit weird, so it’s good to have as many games as possible,” Chelsea’s captain says. “The games are the highlight of the week and we have three a week, we’re so privileged. Privileged that we get to play, train every day and see our teammates.”
