Chelsea Women’s striker Mayra Ramirez is set to miss upcoming matches after undergoing hamstring surgery. The injury occurred during a friendly against AC Milan. Ramirez will now undergo rehabilitation. Her absence is a blow to Chelsea. The team will have to step up in her absence.
Chelsea Women's forward Mayra Ramirez is set for a spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery to repair a hamstring injury. The Colombian international sustained the injury during a recent friendly match against AC Milan, forcing her early withdrawal from the game.
The incident occurred in the 34th minute of the friendly, which Chelsea ultimately won 4-1. Following an assessment by the club's medical team, the decision was made for Ramirez to undergo surgery to address the hamstring issue.
In an official statement, Chelsea Women confirmed the surgery and outlined the next steps for the 26-year-old striker. "Mayra Ramirez has undergone surgery on a hamstring injury sustained in our friendly against AC Milan last weekend," the statement read. "Mayra will now begin a period of rehabilitation with the support of our medical team and will be sidelined for a period of time."
While the club did not provide a specific timeline for Ramirez's return, hamstring injuries typically require several weeks to months of recovery and rehabilitation, depending on the severity. This means that Ramirez is likely to miss a significant portion of Chelsea's upcoming fixtures.
Ramirez joined Chelsea in January 2024 from Spanish club Levante and has quickly become an important part of the team. She has made 46 appearances for the Blues, scoring 15 goals. Her absence will be a blow to Chelsea, who will need to find ways to compensate for her attacking output.
The injury also casts doubt on Ramirez's availability for Colombia's upcoming international fixtures. She has been capped 63 times by Colombia and is a key player for her national team. Her potential absence would be a setback for Colombia as they prepare for future competitions.
Chelsea will need other players to step up in Ramirez's absence. Sam Kerr and Lauren James are other attacking options for the Blues, and they will need to take on more responsibility in Ramirez's absence. Other players will also need to increase their goal contributions.
Manager Emma Hayes will also have to find ways to compensate for Ramirez's absence. Hayes will need to shuffle her lineup and tactics to find the right combination in attack.
Chelsea is currently preparing for the upcoming Women's Super League season, where they will be looking to challenge for the title. The team has been going through a series of pre-season games. The loss of Ramirez is a setback, but the team will hope to overcome this.
Despite the setback of Ramirez's injury, Chelsea remains optimistic about their chances in the upcoming season. The team has a strong squad and is determined to compete for all major trophies. The coaching staff is also hard at work to ensure that the team is ready.
In related news, the Women's Football Weekly podcast, featuring Ben Haines, Ellen White, and Jen Beattie, is returning for another season. New episodes will be available every Tuesday on BBC Sounds, with additional content and interviews from the Women's Super League and beyond available on the Women's Football Weekly feed.
Chelsea fans will be eagerly awaiting updates on Ramirez's recovery progress and hoping for her speedy return to the pitch. In the meantime, the team will need to rally together and continue their preparations for the upcoming season.