England confirm midfielder Walsh avoided ACL injury at World Cup

England midfielder Keira Walsh has avoided an ACL injury, the Football Association (FA) confirmed on Saturday, though she stays a serious doubt for the rest of the Women’s World Cup.

Walsh, who injured her proper knee in England’s 1-0 win over Denmark on Friday, has been dominated out of the match towards China and can stay with the squad in Terrigal, Australia, as she continues her restoration. The FA didn’t present a timescale on when or if Walsh may return.

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The incident occurred within the thirty fifth minute towards Denmark as Walsh stretched for a cross. Her proper knee buckled, and she or he instantly signalled to the bench for assist. Walsh was quickly stretchered off and was later seen on England’s bench within the second half with a knee brace and crutches.

Walsh is thought to be one of many world’s finest gamers and her switch final summer time from Manchester City to Barcelona continues to be a world-record payment.

Walsh fashioned the important thing midfield partnership with Georgia Stanway that guided England to win Euro 2022 final summer time, and with Sarina Wiegman’s facet already battling a prolonged injury record with Leah Williamson, Beth Mead and Fran Kirby all injured, Walsh’s injury is an extra setback.

Wiegman has a range headache heading ahead, with England taking part in China in Adelaide on Tuesday. Stanway is on a yellow card that means if she picks up one on Tuesday then she’s going to miss the spherical of 16 match.

England turned to Laura Coombs to interchange Walsh on Saturday, transferring Stanway again into Walsh’s No. 6 position. But there are different choices within the staff with Jordan Nobbs and Katie Zelem different potential candidates to start out in Walsh’s place.

The FA assertion learn: “Following a scan late on Saturday afternoon, we can confirm Keira Walsh has not suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

“Walsh has been dominated out of Tuesday’s closing Group D match towards China PR in Adelaide and can stay at England’s Terrigal base to proceed her restoration.

“Her knee injury will continue to be assessed by England medical staff and no further update will be provided at this stage.”