England's national player Agyemang also suffers a cruciate ligament tear.
England international Michelle Agyemang will miss the rest of the current season due to a torn cruciate ligament.
Facing a long spell on the sidelines: Michelle Agyemang is taken off the pitch during England's international match against Australia. IMAGO/Sportimage
Nineteen-year-old Michelle Agyemang was stretchered off the pitch after suffering an injury during England's 3-0 victory over Australia in Derby on Tuesday. After the match, national coach Sarina Wiegman said the injury looked "horrible".
On Thursday, Agyemang confirmed the severity of her injury on her Instagram page. "I'm disappointed that the results show a torn ACL," wrote the Brighton & Hove Albion striker (on loan from Arsenal). Agyemang expressed her gratitude for the support she has received. "The recovery starts now," the 19-year-old wrote.
European champion with the "Lionesses"The England international is considered one of the best young strikers in women's football. She won the European Championship with England this summer, coming on as a substitute in the final against Spain . In the quarter-final, Agyemang scored a crucial goal against Sweden, equalizing at 2-2 in the 81st minute. England later won the match in a penalty shootout.
Agyemang also stood out in the semi-final , scoring the crucial equalizer against Italy in the sixth minute of stoppage time, sending the game to extra time. There, her teammate Chloe Kelly scored the winning goal (119th minute), securing their place in the final.
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