"Manchester United boss Marc Skinner says Ella Toone has "a chance" of being available for February's Champions League ties against Atletico Madrid. England attacking midfielder Toone sustained a hip injury in late December that ruled her out of Saturday's goalless draw with Arsenal in the Women's Super League. Skinner said the problem was likely to keep Toone, 26, sidelined for "six to eight weeks" in total."
"Talented Sweden striker Wangerheim is the latest addition to a United attack that has also been reinforced with Germany star Lea Schuller this window. Wangerheim arrives in Manchester after scoring 17 goals for Hammarby to help them finish second in the Swedish league in November. She was an unused substitute for Sweden when England beat them on penalties in the European Championship quarter-finals last summer. Skinner said the new signing will allow his side to be "more unpredictable" in their quest to win titles this season."
""There is a chance she could be back going into those windows, but it moves every day," he said. "It is what is best for Ella as well. "We can't rush her back. She will be ready for football before the end of the season for sure.""
Ella Toone suffered a hip injury in late December that sidelined her for the goalless WSL draw with Arsenal and was expected to keep her out for six to eight weeks. About half the recovery period has passed, leaving a chance she could be available for Manchester United's Champions League last-16 ties against Atletico Madrid on 12 and 19 February, though availability is uncertain. United signed Swedish striker Ellen Wangerheim on a three-year deal and added Germany's Lea Schuller to bolster attacking options. United remain in contention domestically and in Europe and will avoid rushing Toone's return.
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