Real Madrid and Scotland midfielder Caroline Weir has suffered a serious knee injury after rupturing her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) on international duty.
Weir was forced off in the first half of Tuesday’s 1-1 draw against Belgium after attempting to challenge for the ball.
Real Madrid confirmed on Thursday that the 28-year-old had ruptured the ACL in her left knee and said she would “undergo surgery in the coming days”.
The injury could put Weir’s participation at next summer’s Olympic Games in doubt.
Real Madrid have not given any timeframe for her rehabilitation but the average recovery time for an ACL injury without complications is around eight months.
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Weir was part of the Team GB squad that reached the quarter-finals in Toyko three years ago.
England boss Sarina Wiegman will lead a squad at Paris 2024, with Olympic football due to start in July.
Arsenal and England captain Leah Williamson is currently recovering from an ruptured ACL sustained in April.
Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas, Arsenal duo Beth Mead and Vivianne Miedema and France international Marie-Antoinette Katoto have all previously suffered the injury and faced lengthy lay-offs.
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