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TL;DR
Manchester United's Ella Toone may return for the Women's Super League match against Tottenham after being sidelined since December due to a hip injury. Her absence has impacted both her club and the England national team.
Key points
- Ella Toone has not played since December.
- She is hopeful to return for the match against Tottenham.
- Her injury has impacted Manchester United and the England national team.
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Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone has not played since the end of December [Getty Images]
Manchester United boss Marc Skinner says he is hopeful Ella Toone will be involved in Sunday's crucial Women's Super League trip to Tottenham.
Toone has not played since the end of December because of a hip complaint.
The injury ruled her out of United's run to the Women's Champions League quarter-finals and also two England camps that resulted in Sarina Wiegman's side charging to the top of their World Cup qualifying group.
However, as they head into the WSL run-in, when victories in their final three matches, including a last-day trip to Chelsea, will seal a place in next season's Champions League play-offs, Skinner is optimistic Toone will be back.
"Tooney will train [on Friday]," said Skinner. "We are hopeful she may be involved this weekend, which would be fantastic."
Skinner also confirmed Sweden full-back Anna Sandberg was available after recovering from the knee injury that has kept her out for two months, while striker Ellen Wangerheim is available after a month out with a shin problem.
Beaten in the League Cup final and the FA Cup by Chelsea and the Champions League quarter-finals by Bayern Munich, United were also defeated at Old Trafford by Manchester City the last time they played in WSL.
Q&A
When is Ella Toone expected to return to play for Manchester United?
Ella Toone is hopeful to be involved in the Women's Super League match against Tottenham on Sunday.
What injury has kept Ella Toone out of play since December?
Ella Toone has been sidelined due to a hip complaint.
How has Ella Toone's injury affected Manchester United and the England national team?
Toone's injury has ruled her out of United's Women's Champions League matches and two England camps during World Cup qualifying.
