Manchester United Chief Marc Skinner has published Fitness updates to five key players after the Women’s Super League victory (WSL) against Leicester City.
It was a seventh victory in the consecutive league for the United States, but in the workforce of the day there were several prominent names on the back of a expensive international rest in February.
Among those who were in shape, Elisabeth Terland, was in shape, although Melvine Malard was expertly deputy while opening the score for hosts in the first half. Leah Galmon scored after UnitedThe second, put by Malard, and the final goal of the game moments before the interval.
Together with Terland, there was no Jayde Riviere, Awujo Simi or Anna Sandberg. Lisa Naalsund also remained on the sidelines after the last presentation in November. But leaning on the depth of the template to get the result, after Leciester struggled in the second half, it was crucial for the red devils to be the pressure Chelseawhich later fell points later with a draw in Brighton & Hove Albion.
Speaking after the full -time whistle, Skinner explained the absence of Terland, but said that his injury is not thought to be too serious.
“Teri made a little pause on the wrist,” said the manager Manutd.com. “But you can manage these things with splints, etc.
When asked about the absence of the Canadian duo Riviere and Awujo of the United States, Skinner added: “Jayde was a muscle injury. He played two games on his back (for Canada) and you have to look at the load, which is disappointing for us.
“Simi took a look at training, which happens again. But for me it is a matter of ensuring that they return.”
Skinner confirmed that Sandberg’s absence against the foxes was due to an illness, while Naalsund is expected to be available again for the selection.
The United is now facing a crucial month in the context of its season. They return to Fa cup Action this weekend with a quarter -final match against the Munderland Championship, where a victory would take them a closer step to retain the trophy they raised last season.
After that face two hard games on the WslStarting with a trip to Anfield to take Liverpool under the lights on Friday, March 14, followed by Aston Villa on March 23. The month concludes with Everton’s visit to Leigh Sports Village on March 30.
