Marc Skinner provided updates on five absent Manchester United players following their Women's Super League victory against Leicester City. In-form striker Elisabeth Terland missed the game due to a wrist injury, yet her absence did not hinder the team's performance, resulting in a seventh consecutive league win. Melvine Malard stepped up remarkably, scoring the opener. Additionally, Skinner detailed injuries to Jayde Riviere and Simi Awujo, alongside Anna Sandberg's sickness. The team exhibited depth by maintaining pressure on competitors despite these setbacks, crucial in their title chase after observing Chelsea's dropped points.
Marc Skinner highlighted the absence of five key players, including in-form striker Elisabeth Terland, due to injuries and a sickness bug. Despite these challenges, his squad depth shone during their seventh consecutive WSL win.
Skinner expressed hope for Terland's quick recovery from a wrist injury, stating, "Teri took a small break to her wrist, but you can manage these things with splints and so on."
Discussing the absences of Riviere and Awujo, Skinner remarked, "Jayde was a muscle injury... Simi took a knock in training. It’s disappointing for us," emphasizing player management is crucial.
Skinner confirmed that Sandberg's absence was due to a sickness bug, showing the impact of health issues on the squad and its ability to perform at a high level.
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