Manchester City boss Nick Cushing expects Vivianne Miedema to miss the rest of the season through injury.
Miedema went off with a hamstring issue in Netherlands‘ Nations League clash against Austria earlier this week. Post-match, Dutch national coach Andreas Jonker said he was “extremely disappointed” about her injury setback and didn’t foresee a quick return to action.
Cushing shared Jonker’s pessimism about Miedema’s injury.
“We’ve lost Viv and that’s something the medical team are ongoing with. She’s positive but it’s not looking good in the sense of being able to imminently impact any of our games,” he told a news conference on Friday.
“It’s hugely disappointing for Viv because of the role she’s played on the pitch and for me personally because she’s been so pivotal in the results I’ve got with this team.
“She’s played a huge role in dragging this team up and she’s done the same today in the meeting room and on the training pitch.
“She’s positive and concentrating on rehab now, and we’ll give her all the support she needs to be back out there as quick as possible.”
Miedema has endured a torrid time with injuries over the past few years. She missed…
