Manchester City forward Vivianne Miedema has returned to training and boss Gareth Taylor expects to see her back on the pitch in the new year.
The forward has not played since the Champions League victory against Barcelona on 9 October and has since had surgery on her left knee.
“Viv is back out on pitch, which is great”, Taylor said.
“The reality of it is we won’t see her in these next three games before we break, but we’re looking forward to getting her back in early January for when we restart.
“That’s a big boost for everyone. She’s a top player and any team would miss having a player like that.”
Taylor said Chloe Kelly – who sustained a concussion on England duty – is likely to return before the winter break, but is “touch and go” for Thursday’s Women’s Champions League game against St Polten.
