Liverpool boss Matt Beard has been speaking to the media before Sunday’s Women’s Super League game against Crystal Palace (kick-off 14:00 BST).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
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Sophie Roman Haug is unavailable and will undergo a scan on her ankle injury
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Sunday might be “too soon” for Grace Fisk to return, but Ceri Holland is available.
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Beard said Jonas Eidevall will be a “big miss” in the league following his resignation as Arsenal boss.
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He said Liverpool’s defensive effort in their 2-1 defeat by Manchester City last week was “outstanding”.
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Beard is “not worried” about Liverpool’s “indifferent” start to the season.
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He called Marie Hobinger “such a gifted player”, adding that she has been a “real creative spark this week”.
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The Liverpool boss has been “impressed” with how Crystal Palace have adapted to the WSL this season.
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He said the international break comes at a “good time” for Liverpool and will allow them to get players back fit.
