Sophie Ingle has become the third Chelsea player to sustain an ACL injury this year, after both Sam Kerr and Mia Fishel.
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Kerr injured in January, Fishel in FebruaryNow Ingle is outChelsea start season in four daysWHAT HAPPENED?
Ingle sustained an ACL injury during a friendly against Feyenoord on September 7th. She came off the bench at half-time and was forced off in the 74th minute. She follows Kerr and Fishel in sustaining the same injury.
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Ingle has been asssessed by Chelsea's medical staff and now faces surgery and an extended period on the sidelines. It is a major blow for the Blues, who kick off their season in just four days against Aston Villa.
DID YOU KNOW?
Ingle is the Women's Super League's all-time record appearance holder, with 192 to her name. She is also a Wales international with 139 caps but now faces a significant race against time to be fit for Euro 2025, which Wales could still qualify for.
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Chelsea play Villa in just four days and must find a way to account for Ingle's absence. They are the defending WSL champions.