The England captain, Leah Williamson, used to be substituted early in Arsenal’s Women’s Super League defeat to Manchester United on Wednesday night time.
In scenes that can concern England and Arsenal enthusiasts alike, Williamson collapsed in ache within the twelfth minute of the sport, after showing to catch her studs within the turf and harm her knee.
The centre-back, enjoying in midfield in opposition to United because of an ongoing damage disaster on the membership, used to be right away signaled to the bench for remedy and whilst a stretcher used to be now not required, a obviously limping Williamson needed to be helped down the tunnel.
“I don’t have that information,” stated Jonas Eidevall when requested concerning the extent of Williamson’s damage after the fit, which United gained 1-0 due to Alessia Russo’s function simply earlier than half-time. “I’ve folks hooked up to the clinical data on that this present day. I have not observed her but.
The Manchester United supervisor, Marc Skinner, stated of the damage: “Nobody wanted to see that. I’ve just seen her inside, she seemed in really high spirits. We obviously wish it’s something minor and just a precaution. We wish her all the best. We all want to see her lead the Lionesses in the summer.”
Neither the participant nor the membership have equipped any replace at the damage, even if Arsenal tweeted: “We’re all thinking of you, @leahcwilliamson.” Even a temporary absence could be a significant fear for Jonas Eidevall’s aspect, who’re chasing WSL and Women’s Champions League honors with an damage checklist that incorporates Kim Little and Vivianne Miedema.
Like Miedema, Beth Mead is lately out long-term with an anterior cruciate ligament damage and looks not likely to be are compatible for this summer time’s Women’s World Cup. The speedy concern amongst England supporters is {that a} identical form of damage would rule Williamson out of the match, which starts in beneath 100 days.
Wednesday’s loss leaves Eidevall’s aspect six issues in the back of United, with a recreation in hand, and two issues in the back of second-placed Chelsea having performed a recreation extra. The Gunners trip to Germany for the primary leg in their Champions League semi-final in opposition to Wolfsburg on Sunday.