BREAKING: England’s Michelle Agyemang confirms ruptured ACL

Michelle Agyemang (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Michelle Agyemang has confirmed that she ruptured an anterior cruciate ligament in England’s victory over Australia on Tuesday, 28th October.

“[I’m] disappointed that results show a torn ACL,” she wrote on social media.

“I am so grateful for all the kind words and the support from everyone.

“Recovery starts now, I will be back stronger than before.

“In all things I give thanks to the Most High God. This test will surely turn into a testimony.”

The Euro 2025 Young Player of the Tournament was stretchered off in the last 15 minutes of the friendly at Pride Park.

The injury looked to be non-contact, but was clearly a serious one from the outset as she fell to the ground in obvious distress.

She was comforted by team-mates, including Alex Greenwood and Esme Morgan.

The 19-year-old had come on just after the hour mark as a replacement for Alessia Russo.

Lionesses head coach Sarina Wiegman had said in a press conference after the game: “I’m not very positive about what I have seen.”

She had earlier said to broadcasters ITV: “I haven’t been inside yet [to consult with staff] but of course that looked horrible. When you’re stretchered off, that’s not nice anyway, but that doesn’t look good.

“It’s not confirmed, but that looks bad.”