England forward Michelle Agyemang has confirmed she will miss the rest of the season after rupturing her anterior cruciate ligament during the Lionesses’ 3-0 win over Australia.
England forward Michelle Agyemang has confirmed she has ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and will miss the remainder of the season.
The 19-year-old, who played a key role in England’s Euro 2025 triumph, sustained the knee injury in a non-contact incident during the Lionesses’ 3-0 victory over Australia. Agyemang, currently on loan at Brighton & Hove Albion from Arsenal, had only been on the pitch for 13 minutes after coming on as a second-half substitute before being carried off on a stretcher.
In an emotional message shared on Instagram, Agyemang expressed her disappointment but remained optimistic about her recovery. “[I’m] disappointed that results show a torn ACL,” she wrote. “I am so grateful for all the kind words and support from everyone. Recovery starts now, I will be back stronger than before.”
Her club, Arsenal, and the Football Association are expected to oversee her rehabilitation process as the young forward begins a lengthy recovery from one of football’s most challenging injuries.