“We’re going to work hard to assist her.<\/p>\n
“We are early in our development and it’s no surprise that we find it hard to break teams like this down. Alex can bring that leadership and work for us in the transitions.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
However the next challenge should allow Kennedy and her colleagues more time on the ball. The Lionesses have failed to score in their two league matches so far, losing by just 1-0 to both Lewes and Durham.<\/p>\n
Goals did come in their first two league games, a 4-1 loss to Sheffield United and a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace, the source of their only league point so far. Freda Ayisi and 26-year-old Albanian striker Elizabeta Ejupi were the Lionesses goal scorers.<\/p>\n
That goal at Palace came in the 34th minute, making it a good four hours of effort without a goal for the for the Dartford based side.<\/p>\n
Morgan is unlikely to play against London City as she continues to push for full fitness and her colleagues should not really need her.<\/p>\n
Morgan’s last start was 15 months ago in the World Cup final and Hills and Amoros are probably within their rights to protect the star as an early injury would be catastrophic for their longer term plans, especially those predicated on the days when fans are allowed back in.<\/p>\n