Ruiz: Game management key to maintaining our good form

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Albion looking for a fourth successive home win against Liverpool tonight.

Bruce Talbot

2026-11-14T07:00+00:00

Albion are looking for a fourth successive home win when Liverpool visit the Amex today. 📷Kyle Hemsley

Arturo Ruiz believes adaptability and even better game management is crucial to continuing their current momentum.

His team have won four out of the last five in all competitions heading into today’s game against Liverpool at the Amex where they will be looking to win four successive home matches for the first time in their WSL history.

Albion have picked up a league high seven points from losing positions this season but last Sunday against Spurs they lost 2-1 despite taking an early lead through Fran Kirby.

"For me, eradicating mistakes is more psychological than tactical. It comes down to concentration," Ruiz said. "We know that if we are close to our best activation and concentration levels those things don't happen because technically our players are incredible.

“It is very important that a team gains experience in all situations: taking the lead and keeping that advantage, taking the lead and conceding a comeback, or conceding a goal and being able to react well.

"Analysing and discussing the behaviours we want in those scenarios will make us stronger. I am sure that, perhaps after Christmas, we will look super solid and feel incredibly strong in every situation we face."

Ruiz is aware of the challenge that awaits his squad today against a Liverpool side they haven’t beaten since 2020.

"It's going to be an incredible game against a really good Liverpool team," Ruiz added. "We are in a very good position and are very clear on what we have to do.

“Liverpool have clear patterns with and without the ball. We know their characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses. As always, we will have a clear game plan to do our best, and if we succeed, we will enjoy it."

Emilie Joramo has impressed since breaking into the Albion team. 📷Kyle Hemsley.

Part of that growing solidity in the middle of the park is down to the impressive strides made by midfielder Emilie Joramo. The 24-year-old Norwegian has been a revelation, demonstrating a willingness to learn and an elite mentality that has quickly endeared her to the coaching staff.

"Emillie has potential and a great mindset," Ruiz added. "I work with her a lot individually, and she is really excited about the opportunity she is getting this season. She is doing everything she can daily to make the most of her position. She is definitely one of our biggest players to develop and keep growing."