Gareth Taylor Provides Updates On Greenwood's Injury Assessment And Shaw's Absence Until New Year

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Manchester City manager Gareth Taylor expressed concerns over captain Alex Greenwood's condition after she was stretchered off during their Women's Champions League match against St Polten. Greenwood exited in the 32nd minute following a collision with Melanie Brunnthaler at the Joie Stadium. Despite this setback, City's 2-0 victory was marked by Lily Murphy's debut goal. However, Barcelona's win over Hammarby means City hasn't secured the top spot in Group D yet.

Taylor acknowledged the challenge of losing Greenwood mid-game, especially given their current player shortages. "I was really pleased to get the job done," he stated, noting the team's impatience in the first half. He believed that increasing their tempo would lead to scoring opportunities. The team managed to maintain its perfect record despite these difficulties.

Taylor also provided an update on Khadija Shaw, who missed Thursday's match due to an injury sustained during training. Shaw, City's top scorer with 14 goals this season, is unlikely to play against Everton or Barcelona before Christmas. Her absence adds to City's growing list of injured players, including Miedema and Lauren Hemp.

Discussing Greenwood's situation further, Taylor mentioned that they would need to assess her condition along with other injuries affecting the team. "We have two games to get through," he said, emphasizing the importance of checking on Greenwood's status. Losing key players like Greenwood could significantly impact their performance.

Taylor elaborated on Shaw's injury status: "I'm not too sure," he admitted regarding her return timeline. Multiple scans have been conducted on her injury, but it's uncertain when she'll be back. Taylor hopes that after the break, they won't miss these crucial players for too long.

The recent injuries have posed significant challenges for Manchester City as they navigate their remaining matches before the holiday break. The team remains hopeful for a swift recovery of their key players and aims to continue their strong performance in upcoming games.