The Reds play at Leigh Sports Village for the last time this season on Sunday, facing the team we will face in the final of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup in May.
After an emphatic semi-final win over Chelsea last weekend, Skinner is back to focusing on the league and the challenge that the next one will bring.
He spoke to the media Friday morning about what his team wants to do to beat the Spurs, while also offering an update on injuries. Below you can check out a variety of key quotes from his pre-match press conference. . .
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I’M A BIG FAN OF WHAT THEY’VE DONE
“I respect Tottenham, I respect each and every opponent we face. We are preparing to overcome their strengths and weaknesses. I think the difference with Tottenham this year is that Robert [Vilahamn’] has managed to turn the series into a series. Moments when you win a match and all of a sudden you gain that confidence and go into a state of fluidity. And I think they’ve benefited from that this year. I think what you have to do as a coach to play against you is to interrupt the flow and make them think about how they deserve to play football, then you can alter the team spirit of their team, which adjusts and adapts.
“I think it’s a matter of the psychology of functionality. But we know what we have to prepare for, it may not be the same [as the last time we played them]. There were moments in that game [in December] where I think Tottenham were good. We have to try to stifle Spurs as much as possible, but with respect, because their players are in excellent shape, they have very sensible strikers. I’m a fan of the way he plays. What they’ve done this year, but we have to find a way to overcome it with our own qualities. “
UNDERESTIMATING SPURS IS A SIN
“For me, it’s about making the performance more productive, about winning for Manchester United, for our fans. And I’ve said it many times, other people may or may not like what you’re doing. “, but if your essence is natural and you’re looking to win for this team or for our fans, then that’s enough for me. Beating Chelsea, we know it’s something we had to get rid of. We had to win it and we had to do it differently.
“But there’s still one game to play [in the FA Cup], underestimating Tottenham in the final would be a sin. So no, we haven’t done anything yet. We beat Chelsea and you know that if we can win the FA Cup, we can make history for the club. I’m here to do it and if that’s enough for our fans, then it’s going to be fantastic. Otherwise, I will continue to do my homework and work hard for them every day. “
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WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING TO DEVELOP THE TEAM
“I can tell we’ve been running all season because you can’t just turn it on and off. I can’t talk about fast markets, but obviously we want to live the experience. We also want to take a look at the spaces where we’re balancing. “our team because I think that’s really important. I don’t think we have a smart enough balance between left-wing and right-wing players. I think we missed that year with Gabby [George injured]. We also welcome players like Grace. [Clinton], we also welcome players like Emma Watson [in the summer].
“These are players who will have a huge impact on the way we want to play. What I can emphasize is that we are looking for players who will make us better, I have no doubt about that. And like me That said, we work hard every day. I can’t give too much away, probably no coach would. But it’s a preview of what we want to do, balance our team to give us the ability to attack and protect others. Ways.
TEAM NEWS
“Geyse worked out the week before, so I think he had a 24/48 hour [error]. You’ve exercised, you’ll exercise again today. Jayde [Rivière] will miss this game, he’s still improving. Towards the end of the season there’s no way we’re going to see [Gabby George, Emma Watson or Jess Simpson] this season, I threaten them anyway.
“It’s such a devastating injury if done wrong and I’m not one to short-circuit adjustments or cut corners in rehabilitation. Therefore, players want to recover well even if it is longer than they want and would like to be back. “I think for us to be able to have a pre-season with them in the right space, building them well will be vital for the team. “
This match will be our penultimate home game of the season, with the last being our last clash of the day against Chelsea at Old Trafford. Tickets for this event, on the M16, are also on sale on our ticketing website.
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