Manchester City ace Fowler sustains ACL injury

Manchester City forward Mary Fowler has sustained an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury.

WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official media update from The Cityzens this morning.

The 22-year-old Australian international sustained the injury during the first half of Manchester City’s Adobe Women’s FA Cup semi-final tie against Manchester United at The Joie Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Fowler had to leave the field in the 25th minute with Naomi Layzell coming on in her place. Manchester City went on to lose the tie 2-0.

Fowler’s injury has now been fully-assessed by the Manchester City medical team and it has been confirmed that she has ruptured her Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). The player will now begin the rehabilitation process which is expected to take at least nine months.

Fowler’s injury comes as a huge blow with the player having enjoyed her most successful season in England to date. While Manchester City’s results have been inconsistent, Fowler’s form has been one of the real positives for the team. The player has scored 10 goals for The Cityzens in all competitions while she has made 34 appearances.

Manchester City are back in Barclays Women’s Super League action this weekend when they play host to Everton at The Joie Stadium.

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