How to attend and follow United Women v West Ham

WHAT’S THE TEAM NEWS?

After picking up injuries in our quarter-final clash with Lewes last weekend, both Lisa Naalsund and Maria Thorisdottir are expected to miss Saturday’s clash. In his post-match interview on Sunday, Skinner believed Naalsund’s injury was a hamstring tweak whereas Thorisdottir’s was a ‘contact’ injury. One Red could be in line to make her first appearance in a United shirt – Jayde Riviere. The Canadian joined us in the winter transfer window and has been working her way back from injury and has since begun team training. 

In his pre-match press conference with the media, Skinner gave an insight into what fans can expect from the full-back, saying: “She’s fearless with the ball, moves effortlessly, wants to progress, wants to defend one v one with aggressive actions. 

“She’s good with the ball and without the ball, so she’ll be really exciting, the type of player that Manchester United want. I think you’re going to see a lot of good things with Jayde.”

There’ll be a familiar face on the visiting side as former Reds defender Kirsty Smith returns to Old Trafford. Fellow full-back and team-mate Risa Shimizu is another West Ham player to look out for, as she looks to continue an impressive season with the London-based club.