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England Forward Michelle Agyemang Ruptures ACL, Ruled Out for Season

A return timeline remains unclear, with typical ACL recoveries often stretching nine months or more.

Overview

  • The 19-year-old was stretchered off after coming on in England’s 3-0 friendly win over Australia at Pride Park, an incident Sarina Wiegman said looked horrible.
  • Agyemang confirmed the diagnosis on Instagram, and Arsenal later stated she will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign.
  • On loan at Brighton from Arsenal, she will follow a rehabilitation plan coordinated by both clubs, with the FA pledging ongoing support.
  • Her setback halts a rapid rise after a Euro 2025 breakout, where she delivered late knockout goals, and a strong start to the WSL season with Brighton.
  • The case underscores persistent ACL concerns in the women’s game, with ongoing studies such as a FIFA-funded Kingston University project and the multi-year Project ACL initiative.