Americans Abroad Midweek Preview: Fox, Shrader, and more

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Arsenal will face a stern test in UEFA Women’s Champions League action this week and will rely on veterans like Emily Fox to get the job done.Fox and her Arsenal teammates take on reigning UWCL winners Barcelona in the headlining contest this week. The 28-year-old Fox recently registered one assist on Sunday as the Gunners defeated Liverpool 2-1 in WSL action. Arsenal may have slipped up in the WSL title race this fall, but a strong run in Europe looks to be the Gunners main focus currently. Fox has made 12 appearances in Renee Slegers’ squad this season, rotating in and out of league and European action. With Arsenal seeking a major upset on the road in Spain, Fox could get the nod in what would be her toughest opponent yet this season.Elsewhere, Korbin Shrader and Lily Yohannes could both get the nod when Lyon takes on Juventus. Sam Coffey and Manchester City take on Inter Milan while Alyssa Thompson and Chelsea visit Hacken. EFL Trophy action continues with Lynden Gooch and Jonathan Tomkinson eligible for minutes.Here is a closer look at this week’s Americans Abroad:EuropeUEFA Women’s Champions LeagueLily Yohannes, Korbin Shrader and Lyon visit Juventus on Wednesday.Sam Coffey and Manchester City visit Inter Milan on Tuesday. Emily Fox and Arsenal visit Barcelona on Wednesday.Alyssa Thompson, Naomi Girma and Chelsea visit Hacken on Tuesday.EnglandEFL TrophyLynden Gooch and Huddersfield Town host Liverpool U-21’s on Tuesday.Jonathan Tomkinson and Cheltenham Town visit Oxford United on Tuesday.