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Reuteler adjusts to Arsenal after limited playing time
Géraldine Reuteler is an important player for Switzerland but has had little playing time since joining Arsenal in London.
The 27-year-old midfielder moved from Frankfurt after eight years there, following a strong performance at the European Championship hosted by Switzerland.
She has played only 10 minutes in Arsenal’s first 10 games and was left out of the squad twice early in the season.
Reuteler says the club environment is bigger and the football faster and more intense than she was used to.
She is also glad that her Switzerland teammate and friend Nadine Riesen is in London, playing for West Ham.
Reuteler is now with the Swiss national team in Sion for the return match against Israel.
Switzerland is aiming to secure a place in the next playoff round.
Géraldine Reuteler has played only 10 minutes in Arsenal’s first 10 matches, according to SRF.
The 27-year-old Swiss midfielder has not yet secured a regular place at the London club.
She was left out of the squad twice at the start of the season, for reasons that were unclear.
Reuteler said Arsenal’s level and facilities were bigger and more intense than what she had known.
She said the presence of her friend and Switzerland teammate Nadine Riesen in London was important to her.
- Who
- Géraldine Reuteler, a Swiss midfielder at Arsenal.
- What
- She is adjusting to the club after limited playing time.
- When
- In the 2026-27 season; SRF reported the story on 11 October 2026.
- Where
- Arsenal in London, England.
- Why
- The reasons for her limited playing time are unclear; Reuteler described Arsenal as bigger, faster and more intense.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Es ist alles grösser.
Man merkt, dass das Niveau höher und alles intensiver und schneller ist.
Für mich ist es wichtig, dass Nadine auch hier ist.
Diesmal machen wir es besser.
Reuteler was left out of Arsenal’s squad twice.
Reuteler made one appearance, playing 10 minutes.
SRF published its report on Reuteler’s adjustment to Arsenal.
- Arsenal appearances
- One substitute appearance in the first 10 matches
- Playing time
- 10 minutes
- Squad omissions
- Left out twice at the start of the season
- Previous club
- Frankfurt, where she spent 8 years
- London connection
- Nadine Riesen joined West Ham the previous summer







