Liverpool Manager Matt Beard Addresses Haug Injury, Goal Scoring, and Kearns Reunion

Liverpool manager Matt Beard held a press conference ahead of Sunday’s Women’s Super League fixture against Aston Villa, scheduled for a 16:30 GMT kick-off. Below are the primary points from his media briefing: Sophie Roman Haug remains sidelined, wearing a protective ankle boot, and is anticipated to be unavailable for “four to six weeks”. Notwithstanding Haug’s injury, Beard stated: “We have plenty of goals in the team. I’m not concerned about that at all.” Goalkeeper Teagan Micah has achieved “fully fit” status, with Beard noting that the international break proved beneficial for her recovery. Beard commented that “we should be in a better position points-wise” but expressed confidence, adding: “I know this group of players and I know we will be fine.” Beard anticipates an “emotional” reunion for Aston Villa player Missy Bo Kearns when she faces her former team, though he emphasized that “she has got a job to do and so will we”.