England's Georgia Stanway Faces Lengthy Recovery After Knee Surgery

The Lionesses midfielder's injury raises concerns for England's Euro 2025 title defense as Sarina Wiegman evaluates midfield options.

Georgia Stanway, 26, suffered a lateral collateral ligament (LCL) tear during training with Bayern Munich and underwent surgery on Wednesday.
Bayern Munich confirmed Stanway will be sidelined for 'several months,' potentially ending her club season and jeopardizing her readiness for Euro 2025 starting in July.
Stanway, a key player for England with 75 caps, was instrumental in their Euro 2022 victory and 2023 World Cup runner-up finish.
England manager Sarina Wiegman faces a dilemma with Stanway's absence, as other key players like Lauren Hemp and Alex Greenwood are also recovering from injuries.
Young midfielders Grace Clinton and Ruby Mace, along with Jess Park, are potential replacements, though none have Stanway's extensive experience or versatility.