Arsenal Women’s sensational forward Viviane Miedema has announced that she will not participate in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup slated for Thursday, July 20, due to an injury.
New Zealand and Australia will co-host the upcoming World Cup.
According to Miedema, she got injured in Arsenal’s UEFA Champions League clash against a dominant Lyon side on Thursday, December 15, 2022.
“Gutted to share I’ve ruptured my ACL in our last game against Lyon. It was one of those moments, where I knew straight away.
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“So many things going through my head. I won’t be able to help my team anymore this season. No World Cup, surgery, and rehab for a long time.
“I won’t be telling you I’ll come back stronger or that I’m looking forward to spending the next however many months in the gym.
“It will be tough with plenty of difficult days (plenty of crying, which we’ve had a lot of already), but sadly enough it’s part of football,” read part of her statement.
The Dutch attacker also thanked his supporters for being with her during these difficult times.
“I’m lucky enough to have amazing teammates, friends, and family around Beth and me, who can guide me through everything that’s coming while only being a couple of weeks ahead of me.
“Thank you for all your messages. I do appreciate them, and they are helping a lot!
“For now, I’ll be getting myself ready for surgery and it’s time for a much-needed Christmas break,” she ended.
Arsenal has confirmed the setback to their star player and wished her a quick recovery.
“We can confirm that Viviane Miedema suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament during our UEFA Women’s Champions League match against Lyon at Emirates Stadium on Thursday.
“Everyone at Arsenal wishes Viv well in her recovery and will be providing her with all the needed support she needs to return to action as soon as possible,” the club stated.
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