Agmeyang ruptures her ACL, ruled out for the entire season in massive blow for Arsenal and England as well.
England’s Michelle Agyemang faces long injury absence after rupturing ACL.
After announcing that she damaged an anterior cruciate ligament during the Lionesses’ 3-0 victory over Australia on Tuesday, England forward Michelle Agyemang pledged to return “stronger than before.”
Agyemang revealed the results of her scan on her social media. “Disappointed that results show a torn ACL,” she wrote. “I am so grateful for all the kind words and the support from everyone. Recovery starts now, I will be back stronger than before. In all things I give thanks to the Most High God, this test will surely turn into a testimony.”
After entering the game as a substitute in the second half, the 19-year-old was hurt in the 80th minute of the friendly. Sarina Wiegman and her teammates were immediately concerned about the young striker. Following the match, the England manager remarked, “It doesn’t look good.” “I’m not very positive about what I’ve seen, but we don’t know yet.”
The striker, who is now on loan at Brighton from Arsenal, has had an incredible year. In April, she made her Lionesses debut against Belgium in the Nations League, scoring just 41 seconds after entering the game. She was part of Wiegman’s squad for the Euros this summer and was instrumental in England’s victory. She was named the Uefa’s young player of the tournament after making headlines with late equalisers against Sweden in the 81st minute and Italy in the 96th minute, which helped her country win back-to-back titles.
The club posted a statement on social media saying: “We can confirm that Michelle Agyemang sustained a ruptured ACL injury in England’s match against Australia on Tuesday.”
It added: “Michelle will miss the remainder of the season and we are in contact with her parent club Arsenal and will work together to determine a treatment and rehabilitation programme for Michelle. Everyone at Albion sends all their support to Michelle as she begins her recovery, with her wellbeing foremost in all of our minds.”