Everton Manager Brian Sorensen Addresses Injury Updates, Upcoming Fixtures, and Crystal Palace Match

Brian Sorensen, the manager of Everton, addressed reporters in advance of the Women’s Super League fixture against Crystal Palace scheduled for Sunday, with a 14:00 GMT kick-off. Below are the main points from his press briefing. Sorensen stated that Katja Snoeijs’s availability is uncertain, describing her as a “question mark.” She has been managing a leg injury for “quite a while” and recently consulted a specialist. Snoeijs is expected to participate in training on Thursday and Friday, after which the club will evaluate her condition. Karen Holmgaard will be absent from Sunday’s game. Conversely, Sara Holmgaard is making good progress and might be available for selection. According to Sorensen, the ongoing injury problems have affected their performance this season, but the team is “not worried” about its standing in the league table. He acknowledged that this represents a crucial phase for Everton, with several upcoming matches that the team feels it has the potential to win. Sorensen further commented: “We had two games this season out of six that we were not at our best. The rest we were good. We should always say we could have had more [points] but they are not there and that’s the reality. Now we have three winnable games coming up.” He conveyed that the squad is aware that the club’s present circumstances, including awaiting takeover approval and a significant number of injuries, are “not ideal.” However, they understand the “reality” of needing to continue operating with their existing resources. Regarding Crystal Palace’s performance this season, Sorensen remarked: “They have been solid and look well-coached, organised and they try to utilise their strengths. We will have to be at our best on Sunday, that’s for sure.”