England’s star forward Fran Kirby has been ruled out of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup due to a knee injury. The news was announced by the England Women’s National Team on May 22nd, 2019.
Kirby, who plays for Chelsea Ladies, has been a key player for the England Women’s National Team since 2014. She scored 11 goals in 28 appearances for the team and was expected to be a key contributor at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Kirby suffered the injury during a training session with her club team, Chelsea Ladies. She underwent an MRI scan and the results showed that she had suffered a tear to her medial collateral ligament. This injury will require surgery and a lengthy rehabilitation period, ruling her out of the tournament.
The England Women’s National Team released a statement expressing their sadness at the news. They said: “We are all disappointed for Fran and wish her a speedy recovery. We know how much this tournament means to her and we will continue to support her throughout her rehabilitation.”
The loss of Kirby is a huge blow to England’s hopes of success at the tournament. She was expected to be one of the team’s key players and her absence will be felt. However, the team is determined to remain focused on the task ahead and will look to other players to step up in Kirby’s absence.
Kirby is expected to make a full recovery and return to action in time for the 2020/21 season. In the meantime, she will be supporting her teammates from the sidelines as they look to make an impact at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
The loss of Fran Kirby is undoubtedly a huge blow for England’s hopes of success at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup. However, the team remains determined to make an impact in her absence and will look to other players to step up in her absence.
