Manchester United Women head coach Marc Skinner has provided an update on the squad ahead of Wednesday’s Subway League Cup tie against Arsenal.
In case you didn’t know, the winner of Wednesday’s semi-final must be decided on the night, meaning extra time and penalties are a possibility. The victors will face Manchester City or Chelsea in the cup final.
In our pre-match press conference, Skinner was asked to provide team news and an update on Elisabeth Terland after the Norway international picked up a knock
last time out.
“The early indications are that she will be okay,” said Marc. “She did take a knock, I think the keeper hit through her leg, I think it was almost like a dead leg but it’s got a little bit easier.
“So, Frido [Rolfo] still won’t be available, maybe she might be back at the weekend but hopefully she will be back at the latest next weekend.
“Leah [Galton] is out, again we’re working back with her, [Ella] Tooney is obviously a little bit longer term and Gabby [George], hopefully in the next couple of weeks we can see her back on the field so that will be good. Apart from that, I think everybody is available and ready to go.
“We will find out this morning so hopefully they are all available. I have not heard anything to the contrary right now.”
United drew 0-0 with Arsenal in their first match back from the winter break, falling further behind in their push to stay near the top three and qualify for the UEFA Champions League next season. This match should bring a bit more enterprising play from both teams in search of silverware, and it’s another chance for Skinner to test out some new talent brought into the team.
Lea Schuller, who made her United debut in the draw against Arsenal two weeks ago, scored her first goal for the Reds in her first start against Burnley in the FA Cup at the weekend.
How to watch
Fans in the UK and Ireland can watch the match via BBC iPlayer or BBC Sport Web. Everyone else should be able to stream the match on YouTube on the Barclays Women’s Super League channel.
