Arsenal have confirmed that England Skipper Leah Williamson has ruptured her ACL, and so will almost definitely be out for England's 2023 WWC in Australia and New Zealand in under 100 days time.
Williamson suffered the injury in Arsenal's 1-0 defeat to Manchester United midweek.
Arsenal , who play tomorrow in the Champions League, now have 3 first team players out with ACL injuries. Plus, to note these are not just any 'first team players' Arsenal are now without the WSL all time leading goal scorer , Golden Boot and Player of the Tournament winner of the 2022 WEURO as well as the England's captains injury.
The news breaks just after the gunners announced that their captain, Kim Little is also injured for the remainder of the season -although not with an ACL injury.
So , where does this leave both England and Arsenal? Well, Arsenal play tomorrow in a massive first leg of the Champions League Semi Final away in Wolfsburg. England are now almost definitely Captain-less for the World Cup. And, in addition, If Millie Bright does not return from her personal injury woes and if Beth Mead has neither returned then the Lionesses will have to go to the World Cup without :
Both their Captain and Vice Captain
And Top goal scorer (at the Euros)
It is such a massive blow to both club and country.
It is clear their is a massive problem in the women's games with ACL injuries. Below, I have featured a few YouTube videos that may be interesting for those wanting to look into the subject. Please be aware some of the videos may contain images and depictions of blood etc.
So, where do you think this leaves Arsenal and England ?
Arsenal play in the Champions League tomorrow.
To watch live :https://www.youtube.com/live/IuPzyJRV1cg?feature=share
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