NewsLFC Women injury latest: Updates on Natasha Flint and Lucy Parry

The Reds return to Prenton Park as they aim to bounce back from last weekend's WSL defeat at Chelsea, with kick-off set for 2pm GMT.

Beard, who is without Jasmine Matthews (hamstring), offered an update on the health of the rest of his squad in a pre-match press conference today.

"Natasha Flint couldn't train today because of a tight hamstring and Pazza [Parry] has a tight calf, so we will assess them," he said.

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Wednesday night's Continental League Cup tie with Manchester United saw the comeback of captain Niamh Fahey, who played the opening half, and the manager has welcomed her return.

Beard added: "Niamh Fahey got 45 minutes midweek, she trained really well today but I think Sunday is probably too soon for another start, but she is knocking on the door.

"It's just great to have her back around the girls and in our training environment because of her leadership."