Sorensen on Lawley's debut, lack of goals and Leicester

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Thu, 17 Oct 2024, 11:03 am·1-min read

Everton boss Brian Sorensen has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Women's Super League game against Leicester (kick-off 15:00 BST ).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

Karen Holmgaard is working her way back from injury, but there is no other update in terms of team news.
On Melissa Lawley's debut and her contribution to Everton's first goal of the season, Sorensen said: "We were missing her. It's really good to see her back and she came in with a lot of directness and one of the reasons why we came back into the game [against West Ham]".
On being unbeaten in their last three in all competitions, he said: "That's where we want to be, defensively strong and creating chances".
The lack of goals is a concern but Sorensen said "we are on the right path".
On Issy Hobson, who was called up to England's Under-19s squad this week, he said: "We've been very close to putting her in starting lately. It's just when are the moments because consistency is key for young players."
He said Leicester are "well organised" and don't give up a lot of space and added "it's going to be a tough game but sometimes I prefer playing the tough teams because it's easier to point out where we can hurt them".