Phallon Tullis-Joyce will undergo evaluation ahead of the derby, having missed her first game of the season in midweek due to a facial injury.
Melvine Malard was substituted in the second half against PSG, but Skinner indicated that the France international, who scored an impressive goal during the match, is expected to be fit for the weekend.
Dominique Janssen is expected to return after serving a one-match European suspension that kept her out against PSG. Meanwhile, Celin Bizet Donnum, who has been struggling with a back injury, may be addressed by Skinner in Friday’s pre-match press conference. Centre-back Millie Turner is not anticipated to return from her knee injury until the new year.
As for City, former United captain Alex Greenwood, along with Mary Fowler, Kerolin, and Lily Murphy, will be unavailable. However, Grace Clinton, who departed United in the summer, could face her old club for the first time after recovering from an injury. Lauren Hemp, Rebecca Knaak, and Sydney Lohmann are also in contention as they continue their recovery towards full fitness.
