Marc Skinner clarified after the final whistle why a number of Manchester United players were absent from Sunday's WSL victory over Leicester.
The names of Elisabeth Terland, Jayde Riviere, Simi Awujo and Anna Sandberg were absent from the matchday squad for the visit of the Foxes following the international break. Lisa Naalsund also remained sidelined. But, positively, all are considered "on the cusp" of being available again.
Melvine Malard admirably deputised for Terland up front, but it was a blow for the in-form Norwegian after she had scored in every United game in February.
"Teri took a small break to her wrist, but you can manage these things with splints and so on.