England Lionesses hero Alessia Russo brutally BOOED by fans ahead of crunch Man Utd vs Arsenal WSL clash
ALESSIA RUSSO has been brutally booed on her return to Manchester United.
The England hero started for Arsenal in their Women’s Super League clash with United on Friday night.
It is the first time she has faced her former club since joining the Gunners on a free transfer this summer.
Ahead of the match, the crowd at Leigh Sports Village booed Russo’s name as it was read out as part of the visitors’ line-up.
The Lionesses star was on the pitch warming up with her team-mates at the time.
Russo started as part of Arsenal’s front three alongside Kim Little and Stina Blackstenius.
Jonas Eidevall’s positive approach paid off just 14 minutes in as Blackstenius opened the scoring.
However, the hosts did pull themselves level before half-time through Leah Galton.
Arsenal are looking to bounce back after losing at home to Liverpool on the opening weekend.
The League Cup winners have also already crashed out of the Women’s Champions League after losing to Paris FC.
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Their French opponents emerged from the first qualifying round victorious, with Russo scoring twice in a 3-3 draw after extra-time.
She went on to miss her penalty in the resulting shootout, though, as the Gunners were eliminated.