Programme notes'I'm hopefully not far away from a return now'
Niamh Fahey has shared her anticipation to be back with Liverpool FC Women soon, in her latest matchday programme notes.
The Reds captain has been sidelined by injury so far in 2023-24 and watched on as Matt Beard’s team have taken 10 points from their first five league games.
That tally was boosted by a 2-1 victory over Leicester City Women on Sunday, and the team now switch to Continental League Cup duty.
Manchester City Women visit Prenton Park this evening for a 7pm GMT kick-off in the group phase.
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“Tonight we turn our attention to the Continental Cup and a game against Manchester City. City have started the season really well despite a narrow defeat at Arsenal on Sunday,” writes Fahey.
“With four of last season’s WSL top seven in our section, you could say this is something of a Conti Cup Group of Death.
“They’re all tough games but we want to be able to play in these sort of fixtures and even though they’re not league games, you always want to have good, competitive cup games, and matches to come against City, Man United and Everton will certainly provide that.
“With so many games in November, I’m sure there’s going to be rotation.
“We have a bigger squad this year so it’s good that we have these games to give everyone minutes and to keep everyone hungry and at it, match-fit and match-ready.
“As I say, it is a tough group but we’re looking forward to this competition. We’re obviously not off to a good start with the narrow defeat at Leicester in our opening game but hopefully we will be able to rectify that now and get back on track with three points against City tonight.
“On a personal note, I’m hopefully not far away from a return now. I’m optimistic that I will be able to rejoin team training at the end of this week or early next and then it’s just about building up my fitness and getting match-ready again, so hopefully the end is in sight.
“Your support on Sunday was an important part in helping the girls get the three points and it will be vital again this evening. We all enjoy playing at Prenton Park and I heard that Sunday’s result made it six wins out of our last eight league games here. Hopefully we can add a cup win into the mix tonight too.”
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