Everton boss Brian Sorensen has been speaking to the media before Sunday’s Women’s Super League game against Arsenal at the Emirates (kick-off 14:00 BST).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
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Summer signing Melissa Lawley is still out with a fractured elbow, Karen Holmgaard is not ready in time for Sunday’s fixture.
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He said it is “really bad luck” that Inma Gabarro and Aurora Galli each suffered an ACL injury in the space of the week.
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Asked whether the club were considering bringing in an out-of-contract player to deal with a diminished squad, Sorensen said: “With the level we compete on, there’s not a free agent running around that can come in and help us.”
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He hopes with new owners coming in that Everton can do more in the transfer window, adding: “We are in the process of looking at players because we really need that.”
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Young players such as Issy Hobson will “have to show us they’re ready”.
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Sorensen said Everton go to Emirates Stadium with “no pressure” because “not many expect us to do something” against Arsenal.
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He is supportive of the idea to expand the WSL, adding: “There’s enough to talent.”
