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Is Mao Itamura available for Liverpool Women against Manchester United?
Mao Itamura is expected to be available for Liverpool Women’s match away to Manchester United, according to the available team-news context.
The direct answer
Yes, Itamura is expected to be available.
She had missed time after minor abdominal surgery, and the source says she could make her competitive debut for Liverpool in the Manchester United match.
What “available” does and does not confirm
Being available does not necessarily mean she will start. The context only confirms that she is expected to be in contention and could make her competitive debut.
The source does not provide a confirmed lineup, minutes plan, or final squad list.
Other Liverpool Women availability notes
Liverpool Women are also dealing with several absences:
- Lucy Parry is not available.
- Sophie Roman Haug is not available.
- Mari Ward is not available.
For final team news, check Liverpool’s official matchday updates close to kickoff, since availability can change late.
Who is closest to returning for Liverpool Women after the Manchester United match?
Liverpool Women still have players unavailable for the Manchester United match, but the return picture is not the same for everyone.
The closest return updates
Gareth Taylor said Lucy Parry and Mari Ward are closer to returning.
That is the clearest confirmed update from the available context. Both players are still unavailable for the Manchester United match, but they are described as nearer to coming back than Sophie Roman Haug.
Sophie Roman Haug’s timeline
Roman Haug has a metatarsal issue and is expected to be out for several weeks.
The context does not give an exact return date, so it would be a guess to attach a specific match or calendar window to her comeback.
Quick availability picture
| Player | Status in the context |
|---|---|
| Lucy Parry | Unavailable, but closer to returning |
| Mari Ward | Unavailable, but closer to returning |
| Sophie Roman Haug | Out for several weeks with a metatarsal issue |
| Mao Itamura | Expected to be available |
Return timelines can move with fitness checks, so the next official Liverpool Women team update is the best place to confirm any change.
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