Another ACL injury in WSL as Everton midfielder Aurora Galli sidelined

Everton midfielder Aurora Galli sustained an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee injury during her side's Women's Super League opener at Brighton and Hove Albion.

The 27-year-old was forced off late in the second half of Everton's 4-0 loss against Brighton on Saturday and will continue her rehabilitation at the club.

"A scan this week confirmed Galli's injury and the 27-year-old will now undergo rehabilitation at Finch Farm under the care of Everton's medical team," the club said in a statement.

"Everyone at Everton is thinking of Yaya and wishes her all the best with her recovery."

Galli joined Everton in 2021 after a trophy-laden stint at Juventus.

The Italy international is the third WSL player to have suffered an ACL injury in the last two weeks after Chelsea duo defender Jorja Fox and midfielder Sophie Ingle. In late August, Republic of Ireland international Jess Ziu sustained a second ACL injury in less than two years in a behind closed doors pre-season friendly with West Ham.

Chelsea and Australia striker Sam Kerr has been sidelined since January with a similar injury.

Everton host Manchester United in their next match on Sunday.

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