Sarina Wiegman explains Maya Le Tissier World Cup omission as Manchester United star misses out
England boss Sarina Wiegman has explained her decision to omit Manchester United defender Maya Le Tissier from her 23-player World Cup squad.
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Women's World Cup 2023: Sarina Wiegman names squad with no place for injured Beth Mead, Fran Kirby and Leah Williamson
Sarina Wiegman has announced her 23-player squad for the Women's World Cup, and there is no place for Beth Mead. The 2022 Ballon d'Or Feminine runner-up has been omitted as she continues her recovery from an ACL injury. Ad Captain Leah Williamson, who led the Lionesses to Euro 2022 glory is also excluded after rupturing her ACL in a Women’s Super League match against Manchester United in April, while Fran Kirby also misses out through injury.
Wiegman names England squad for Women's World Cup
BIRMINGHAM, England : England manager Sarina Wiegman has completed the difficult task of selecting her 23-player squad for the Women's World Cup amid a raft of injuries to key players.
Man City appoint director of women's football
Manchester City have confirmed the appointment of Nils Nielsen as director of football for the club’s women’s team. The 51-year-old will take charge of coach and player development across City's first team set-up, as well as lead recruitment across the women and girls’ pathway.
Injuries devastating for England players, says coach Wiegman
England's spate of injuries ahead of the women's World Cup have been devastating, coach Sarina Wiegman said on Tuesday hours after forward Fran Kirby confirmed she will undergo knee surgery and miss this year's tournament in Australia and New Zealand.
Leah Williamson: England captain has ACL rupture confirmed and will miss this summer's World Cup
Leah Williamson has suffered an ACL rupture to her knee, her club Arsenal have confirmed, in a development that will see the England skipper miss this summer's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Williamson went down injured during her club side's 1-0 WSL loss to Manchester United on Wednesday, and looked instantly in pain even if she managed to walk off the pitch.
England captain Williamson set to miss World Cup as Arsenal confirm ACL injury
England captain Leah Williamson will miss this summer's World Cup after rupturing her anterior cruciate knee ligament.