'No pressure' on Leicester's youth, says Miquel

Leicester City manager Amandine Miquel believes there is no pressure on the club's young players to perform despite a difficult season so far.

The Foxes, who face Liverpool on Sunday, sit just a point above the relegation spot with one win from their first 11 matches in the Women's Super League.

A number of injuries to senior players means Miquel has turned to youth to get them through the season.

"I don't see pressure when I see them play. I see a lot of will to do well and to do their best," said Miquel.

"We are halfway through the WSL and maybe if there are two games left and we are in the same position then there will be more pressure.

"But right now, we try to make sure pressure is not on any player."

Miquel says the club know they can "count on them" and they have learned a lot from the challenges of this season.

"No matter the age, we can count on them. Maybe if we have less injured players, they have less minutes, but they are making the most out of it," she added.

"They have done very well. I think the mentality and the quality is there. We have to rely on them and not hesitate when we need them."

Here are more key lines from her media conference:

• Leicester are "close" to signing a goalkeeper to replace Lize Kop, who departed for Tottenham this month.

• Miquel said bringing in a forward during the transfer window would "definitely help" bring more "positivity" but she is "not scared" if they don't sign one.

• She says the young players have developed despite being asked to play in different positions to cover injuries.

• Miquel hopes fans remain patient as they continue to work on their long-term goals but understands they need to deliver results soon.