Alessia Russo, the 26-year-old forward for Arsenal, has ruled herself out of the England national squad on the record. She had an ankle sprain in her most recent game. The injury occurred in the 73rd minute of England’s emphatic 5-0 victory over Belgium in the UEFA Nations League on Friday. This sad news is the third withdrawal from the roster, as they get ready for important matches against South Korea and Vietnam.
Russo took a blow to her ankle and was immediately subbed off. This injury led to questions about her readiness for the Olympic Trials and, even beyond that, the Tokyo Games. Brighton forward Michelle Agyemang has been called up to replace her in the squad while she is out injured. This will be Agyemang’s first senior call-up to the England squad! This opportunity represents a significant turning point in Agyemang’s career. As she starts this crucial new chapter as a leader for the national team.
Russo is on loan to Arsenal from Brighton. She’s best known for her stint up front with Manchester United. Her absence joins a growing list of notable absences the Lionesses have had to deal with. Chloe Kelly and Lauren James had already departed the squad before her. Kelly headed back to her club to focus on their next game against Belgium. On the other hand, James is currently recovering from a hamstring injury and has returned to Chelsea to continue his rehabilitation.
The England squad will depart St. George’s Park on Sunday. As it stands, they sit atop Group C in League A of the Nations League. The team aims to maintain their strong performance in the tournament despite the setbacks caused by injuries to key players.
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