Manchester United Women manager Eva Olid has issued a bold declaration of intent ahead of Sunday’s high-stakes clash against reigning WSL champions Manchester City. Speaking exclusively to MUTV, the Catalan coach confirmed that training sessions have been productive, with the squad fully focused on dismantling the league leaders. Olid emphasized that the upcoming fixture represents a critical test of the team’s growing self-belief, stating, “Now it’s a big test on Sunday, and I expect us to have that confidence on the ball and in attack.”
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The Red Devils arrive at the match in formidable form, having netted 20 goals across just three Players’ Cup matches this season. Olid highlighted this prolific output as evidence of a shifting tactical identity, rejecting the notion of reliance on a single star striker. “We need goals from everyone — wingers, strikers and midfielders,” Olid explained. “It’s important that we connect as a team and play as a team. Everyone can score or help contribute to the attacking style that we’re playing.” This holistic approach to goal-scoring underscores a squad that is increasingly comfortable pressing high and creating chances from multiple angles.
Acknowledging a challenging start to the campaign, Olid noted that the team has steadily gained confidence week by week through focused training on ball retention and offensive execution. The manager’s strategy centers on maximizing this newfound belief to neutralize City’s dominance. By instilling a mentality where possession is a weapon rather than a liability, United aims to disrupt the champions’ rhythm. As the two Manchester giants collide, Olid’s insistence that this aggressive, collective mindset “has to be our mentality” signals a United side ready to challenge for the top spot.
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