Chelsea and England striker Kirby ruled out for indefinite period due to health struggles, doubt for Euros

Chelsea and England striker Fran Kirby has been ruled out for an indefinite period due to her ongoing health problems. The forward has not featured since February and took to Twitter on Friday to confirm the news, thanking people for their supportive messages. Ad/> She said: “I'm sad that I have to write to you all another message like this.

The Emirates FA Cup‘I apologised’ – Tuchel says sorry to Crystal Palace loanee Gallagher for FA Cup block6 HOURS AGO «With this being an on-going issue throughout my career, it was time to put my health first. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to message, I'm doing everything to try and come back once again. »But until then, I will be Chelsea and the Lionesses biggest fan with you all." Kirby is now a doubt for this summer’s home European Championships, after scoring in the Arnold Clark Cup win over Germany that secured Sarina Wiegman’s side the title.

/> The news has also come as a blow to Chelsea boss Emma Hayes, who says the striker will definitely be out of the side’s FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal on Sunday. She said: «No chance of her playing at the weekend. She's been taking some time in the background, been suffering with a lot of fatigue.