On Kiernan and Silcock’s injuries, Taylor added: “Leanne’s had a problem with swelling on her foot, so it’s really uncomfortable with the boot. It’s kind of quite severe bone bruising, which has taken longer to settle down. She actually had it before she made a couple of appearances for us more recently and then has caught it again in training.
“She’s currently in a boot, which looks severe and looks like when you see someone in a boot they’re potentially out of the game on Sunday. But we’re hoping if it can settle quickly enough we might get her tomorrow. If not, we might even get her (back on) Sunday morning.
“Hannah has a really bad dead leg. It was the challenge she picked up straight away in the game she played previously at West Ham. We had to remove her from the pitch, which we didn’t really want to at that point being down to 10 players, but we ended up having to do it. It’s just really not settling down at all so there’s a slight chance again for the weekend.”
Taylor also confirmed goalkeeper Rafaela Borgraffe remains unavailable for selection, though is hopeful several members of his squad will be ready to return after the winter break.
“Some, yes. Some, no. I think Risa (Shimizu) should be back with us after the break,” he added. “She’s looking quite good in terms of her recovery. I think Sam Kerr is going to be the best part of three to four months. That’s going to be difficult. I don’t think she’ll be back after the break. Obviously you know Marie and Sophie. You’d like to think Hannah and Fisky will be back at that point and available for selection.”
