Alex Greenwood Undergoes Knee Surgery, Casting Doubt on Euros Availability

The England and Manchester City defender faces an uncertain recovery timeline after sustaining a medial collateral ligament injury during a Champions League match.

• Alex Greenwood, 31, suffered a medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury during Manchester City’s Champions League win over St. Pölten on December 12 and has since undergone successful surgery.
• Manchester City has not provided a specific recovery timeline, with MCL injuries typically requiring anywhere from three to 12 months of rehabilitation.
• Greenwood’s absence is a concern for England’s European Championship title defense, with the tournament set to begin in Switzerland on July 2, 2025.
• The injury adds to Manchester City’s ongoing struggles with key players sidelined, including Lauren Hemp, Vivianne Miedema, and Khadija Shaw, impacting their domestic and European campaigns.
• England manager Sarina Wiegman may need to reconfigure her defensive lineup, with Greenwood’s left-footed playmaking ability being a significant loss for the Lionesses’ preparations.

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