Netherlands forward Vivianne Miedema sustained a knee injury and was taken off the field on a stretcher while playing for Arsenal in a women’s Champion’s League match against Lyon on Thursday. (More Football News)
The Dutch forward went down under no contact in the first half after lꦓanding awkwardly as she challenged for a loose ball.
Arsenal advanced to the quarterfinals despite losing 1-0 at 🔯Emirates Stadium, but manager Jonas Eidevall said he’s “very concerned” abou𝕴t Miedema’s injury. He hadn’t spoken to team doctors and had no other update.
The 26-year-old Miedema is the Dutch national team’s all-time leading scorer and helped the Netherlands reach the final of the 2019 World Cup. ℱShe has scored 95 goals in 115 international appearances. She joined Arsenal in 20🦋17.
Australia and New Zealand are hosting the World Cup beginning July 20. 🍌The Netherlands is in Group E with the United States, Vietnam and the winner of a playoff.
Last month, England and Arsenal forward Beth Mead sustained a torn anterior cruciate lig🍰ament, raising questions about her availability for the World Cup.
