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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Philip Duncan

Key Arsenal defender sidelined for several weeks

  • England captain Leah Williamson will miss the start of the new Women's Super League season due to a knee injury.
  • The Arsenal defender sustained the problem during England's European Championship final triumph over Spain last month.
  • She underwent a successful procedure last week to clean up swelling in her right knee and has begun rehabilitation.
  • Williamson is expected to be out for several weeks, impacting Arsenal's opening WSL match on 6 September.
  • This latest injury is not believed to be directly linked to a previous anterior cruciate ligament rupture in the same knee.

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