Arsenal have confirmed Laura Wienroither suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament during Monday’s Champions League semi-final defeat by Wolfsburg.
Wienroither, 24, had to be substituted in the 82nd minute of the 3-2 defeat by their German counterparts at the Emirates Stadium on Monday after sustaining the injury.
The Austrian defender, who joined Arsenal in January 2022, will now undergo surgery.
Arsenal said on Thursday: “We can confirm that Laura Wienroither suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in our match against Wolfsburg at Emirates Stadium on Monday evening.
“Laura was substituted in the 82nd minute of our UEFA Women’s Champions League semi-final and has subsequently undergone testing to determine the extent of the injury.
“Laura will undergo surgery in due course and will be sidelined for an extended period.
“Everyone at the club will now be supporting Laura and working hard to support her recovery and return to action.”
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