Crystal Palace boss Laura Kaminski has been speaking to the media before Sunday’s Women’s Super League game against Manchester City (kick-off 14:00 GMT).
Here are the key lines from her news conference:
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In terms of injuries and fitness, Kaminski said there are “a couple of problems from the international duty that we’re patching up today and beyond”.
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It’s taking longer than the club anticipated for Poppy Pritchard to return from the ankle injury she suffered against Aston Villa.
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On Annabel Blanchard being nominated for October’s WSL player of the month award, Kaminski said: “For Blanch to be among those names is no surprise to me. She has grown with the journey and grabbed the opportunity”.
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She said Crystal Palace have “a point to prove” against Manchester City after disappointing results against Tottenham and Chelsea at the start of the season.
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Kaminski added that the 7-0 defeat by Chelsea was a “massive learning lesson” for her side and they would be “foolish not to look back and reflect on that moment” when looking ahead to facing City.
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Asked about the support from the club, she said: “I feel supported, and I feel like it’s a real club approach to what we’re trying to do”.
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