According to a report by Manchesterevening News on Saturday October 24, 2026, after suffering a scare in last weekend's win over Liverpool, Manchester United forward Lea Schuller has been declared fit, providing a welcome boost for the Red Devils as they prepare for the crucial Manchester derby against Manchester City.

There are concerns about Schuller's availability for the upcoming encounter after she appeared to injure herself while celebrating her goal against Liverpool. But manager Eva Olid has just said that the forward is still available.

With six wins in a row under Olid's tutelage, United Women are riding high heading into the derby. The in-form team's confidence has grown thanks to their steady play, but they still face a far more formidable opponent in Manchester City.

When asked about the team's current fitness level, Olid said that, aside from players who have been out for longer, there had been no new injuries. Based on her remarks, it was clear that Schuller could play against their local rivals if called upon.

Before the much-anticipated match, Olid informed Manchester United's media team and reporters, "No updates, justjust the same long-term injuries we had."

Even though Schuller is available, Olid still doesn't have many attacking options because a number of players are still working on their recovery plans. The crucial encounter will not be attended by Celin Bizet Donnum, Jayde Riviere, or Emma Watson due to their persistent injury issues.

Also missing from the lineup is winger Fridolina Rolfo, who announced her pregnancy in September and is now getting ready to become a mother. With her absence, Olid has even fewer options for starting lineups as Manchester United get ready for their tough match against City.

United Women, however, can enter the derby with a great deal of self-assurance thanks to their incredible winning streak. Their recent results show the improvement under Olid, but they'll need to be disciplined again if they want to keep up their winning streak against Manchester City.

More than just bragging rights, a win would put Manchester United in a better position to catch up to their opponents in the Women's Super League rankings.

In this pivotal Manchester derby, Olid's squad will look to continue their winning run and get another important result thanks to Schuller's availability and the contributions of several other gifted players.