After Chelsea's victory over Manchester City in the Women's League Cup, midfielder Erin Cuthbert criticized Derby County's Pride Park pitch, calling it "not fit for a final." Despite the 2-1 win, Cuthbert noted the surface was "cut up" and difficult to play on. Chelsea's manager Sonia Bompastor shared similar sentiments, questioning the quality of the pitch compared to men's finals. The Women's League Cup does not have a permanent venue, leading to varied hosting conditions that sometimes result in inadequate facilities for important matches, contributing to frustration among players.
Erin Cuthbert expressed dissatisfaction with the pitch quality, saying, "I don't think this surface was fit for a final to be honest with you..."
Sonia Bompastor criticized the pitch conditions, stating, "It is a shame to have this pitch for a final, especially when you expect in England to have the best groundsmen and pitches in the world..."
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