NewsLeanne Kiernan fitness update ahead of LFC Women v Man City
Leanne Kiernan could make her long-awaited return for Liverpool FC Women this weekend against Manchester City at Prenton Park.
The Reds host City in a 2pm BST kick-off in the Barclays Women's Super League on Sunday for a third outing in the space of a week.
Kiernan – who last featured in September, having suffered an ankle injury against Chelsea – is set to be available to feature in the game, alongside captain Niamh Fahey.
LFC Women manager Matt Beard revealed the development during his pre-match press conference on Friday, while also offering an update on the fitness of Ceri Holland, Fuka Nagano, Yana Daniels and Megan Campbell.
"We'll check on Ceri today with her neck," Beard told reporters. "Fuka, we’ll assess again today; she should be available.
"Niamh trained on Tuesday and Leanne Kiernan trained on Tuesday. They'll both be in today and training tomorrow, so hopefully they will be available for selection.
"I don't know how long they'll be available for but it's great just to have them back on the training pitch and in and around the girls.
“I think Yana and Meg will both be out and, as I said, we just need to assess Ceri's neck today."
On Kiernan's potential return to action, Beard added: "It's great to have Leanne back. She's such a bubbly character, she's an infectious personality.
"What I love about Leanne is her work ethic and she definitely knows where the goal is and obviously her pace is a threat for any team.
"It's great to have her back on the training pitch and in and around the girls. Hopefully we can get her enough minutes to be available for Ireland at the World Cup."
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