Liverpool Women goalkeeper Fran Kitching has revealed that she missed Sunday’s 1-0 win over Bristol City after sustaining a horror cut to her head in training.
The 21-year-old was a notable absentee from Vicky Jepson’s squad as they claimed a vital three points that moved them off the foot of the WSL table.
Kitching later took to Instagram to explain her absence, sharing pictures of her gruesome injury in the process.
She wrote: “So this happened in training on Tuesday hence why I’m not with the girls for today’s game…
“This has got to be the worst injury I’ve ever had as a goalkeeper but after a lot of swelling and pain (and looking like a cabbage patch doll) I can finally say I’m feeling a lot better and ready to get back out there with my girlies!
“I’m supporting them every minute from home. See ya back on the pitch soon - love from Fran aka HP (For now).”
Liverpool now sit one place above rock-bottom Bristol City on goal difference having picked up six points from their 12 matches thus far this season.
The Reds have a chance to continue their charge up the table by leapfrogging 10th-placed Birmingham City when the sides meet in two weeks’ time.
