Lucy Staniforth | injury update
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
Nice! Is she better than our current midfielders? Do we expect her to start?
Any news on the spanish players that there were rumours about btw?
Any news on the spanish players that there were rumours about btw?
In my opinion, she’s similar level to others, Jackie G still a little ahead of others.
But from the outset it seems like a good signing, from what little I know she’s a very intelligent player.
Not surprising to see her signed - she's an established England international and she was ready to leave Birmingham. On the face of it, midfield is really one of our stronger areas in terms of first choice players and backups, I think Casey just decided that she was too good an opportunity to miss. Will she start? I'd view her as part of the "first 14" who'll rotate into the starting lineup. I suspect it'll depend on the formation we use for a particular opponent.
On the Spanish players, there's no definite news yet, but Ona Batlle is still being linked to us. Some speculation that she won't travel to us until the 14 day quarantine requirement for passengers from Spain is removed - that change happens tomorrow
One article I read said she is more of an attacking midfielder. I can't imagine that she'll replace Groenen in the starting XI too often, but how would they line up together in midfield? Would Staniforth be playing behind Groenen or more next to her?Not surprising to see her signed - she's an established England international and she was ready to leave Birmingham. On the face of it, midfield is really one of our stronger areas in terms of first choice players and backups, I think Casey just decided that she was too good an opportunity to miss. Will she start? I'd view her as part of the "first 14" who'll rotate into the starting lineup. I suspect it'll depend on the formation we use for a particular opponent.
On the Spanish players, there's no definite news yet, but Ona Batlle is still being linked to us. Some speculation that she won't travel to us until the 14 day quarantine requirement for passengers from Spain is removed - that change happens tomorrow
How Groenen/Staniforth combine is going to be the big question for the season really. I can see us going into some games with Zelem or Ladd behind them to break down teams, other times maybe we'll play all four. I think midfield was an area where we were already quite strong, so hopefully she'll give us different ways to play.
Her video and photoshoot today was filmed at The Cliff training ground. Two years ago United said they were refurbishing the Cliff to become the women's team's training base but then that got put off with talk of extending Carrington instead. Meanwhile, the women have been training on an open pitch at Leigh - will this be the season when they get rehoused?
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Knee surgery - Feb 2022
Looks like it may be a while before we see her again. She's had an operation on her knee.
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