SYDNEY — There is optimism that England midfielder Keira Walsh has avoided an ACL injury but is still a major doubt for the rest of the Women’s World Cup, sources have told ESPN.
Walsh injured her right knee in England’s 1-0 win over Denmark in Sydney on Friday.
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The incident occurred in the 35th minute as she stretched for a pass. Walsh’s right knee buckled under her, and she immediately signalled to the bench for help. She was soon stretchered off and later seen on England’s bench in the second-half with a knee brace and crutches.
Sources have told ESPN the early signs are that Walsh has not suffered an ACL injury. The news was first reported by the Telegraph.
Walsh is regarded as one of the world’s best players, and her transfer last summer from Manchester City to Barcelona is still a world-record transfer.
Walsh formed the key midfield partnership with Georgia Stanway which guided England to the Euros win last summer, and with England already battling a lengthy injury list with Leah Williamson, Beth…
