Liverpool Women's boss Matt Beard has warned striker Olivia Smith could be at risk of serious injury due to the treatment she receives from opposition defenders.
Liverpool forward Olivia Smith "is probably going to get hurt" if the "treatment she is getting" from opponents continues to go unpunished by officials, says manager Matt Beard.
Report and match highlights as Jorelyn Carabali steers the ball into her own net to hand Liverpool their first home Womens Super League win of the season; Olivia Smiths opener was cancelled out by Nik
Liverpool edge Brighton 2-1, courtesy of a late own goal from Jorelyn Carabali, at St Helens Stadium as the Women's Super League returned from the winter break on Friday.
If Liverpool proved anything last season, it was that they can never be written off and they are always willing to fight. It has been a tough start to the campaign for them - they have lacked consistency, struggled with injuries and results have been underwhelming.
Liverpool manager Matt Beard says they are "quite far behind" the top budgets in the WSL but is happy with the progress the club has made.
Jorelyn Carabali's own goal gifted Liverpool a 2-1 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion in the Women's Super League to kick off the new year.
Liverpool boss Matt Beard is feeling optimistic about a positive second half to the season after a disappointing opening run. The Reds have struggled with a number of injuries to key players and sit eighth in the Women's Super League with nine points from their opening 10 games.
Mia Enderby came close to doubling Liverpool's lead early in the second half after another fast counter-attack, choosing to go it alone despite having support, and her shot trickled wide of the far post.
Liverpool manager Matt Beard has offered praise to Brighton & Hove Albion boss Dario Vidošić ahead of the two clubs’ meeting in St Helens on Friday evening.Beard will go up against Vidošić for
The latest Liverpool FC Women notebook with updates on the clash vs Brighton, new signings and a major injury return
Liverpool won their first home game in the Women’s Super League for 257 days after Jorelyn Carabali scored a late own goal at St Helens to grant Liverpool a well-earned victory.