Leah Williamson has released an emotional statement following confirmation she sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury in Arsenal's 1-0 defeat to Manchester United this week.
The defender limped off early in the first half at Leigh Sports Village and everyone's worst fears have since been confirmed after Arsenal released a statement on Friday confirming the news. She's now set to face the a lengthy spell on the sidelines and will miss the remainder of the campaign for the Gunners, as well as this summer's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
The 26-year-old issued a statement on social media and has asked for time and space to digest the news.
