Arsenal and England captain Leah Williamson has suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate less than three months before the Women’s World Cup.
The 26-year-old defender was forced off in the first-half of Arsenal’s 1-0 Women’s Super League loss against title rivals Manchester United on Wednesday night after chasing down possession. Williamson immediately signalled for a replacement after appearing to twinge her knee. Despite refusing a stretcher and hobbling off the pitch to a loud round of applause from those in attendance, Williamson was later spotted on crutches during the second-half.
And Arsenal have confirmed that the Lionesses captain has sustained a ruptured ACL and is set for an “extended spell on the sidelines” after undergoing surgery.
