The England women's national football team is gearing up for a challenging sequence of Nations League fixtures, but they will have to do so without their star midfielder, Georgia Stanway. The 26-year-old Bayern Munich player underwent surgery last Wednesday after tearing her lateral cruciate ligament. This injury will see her miss England's first four Nations League games, leaving a significant gap in the Lionesses' lineup.
Stanway's absence comes as England prepares to face formidable opponents, including Belgium and Portugal, in the upcoming Nations League matches. The fixtures kick off with a match against Belgium on April 4, 2025, followed by a reverse fixture on April 8, 2025. England will then confront Portugal on May 30, 2025. These matches are crucial for the Lionesses as they aim to assert their dominance in the league.
The highly anticipated clash between England and Spain is scheduled for February 26, 2025. This match marks the first encounter between the two teams since Spain defeated England 1-0 in the August 2023 World Cup final. As reigning world and Nations League champions, Spain presents a formidable challenge for England.
Georgia Stanway's injury is a significant blow to the team. Known for her exceptional skills and experience, she has been instrumental in England's success over the years. Stanway achieved back-to-back Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich in 2022 and played a key role in Manchester City's victory in the Women's Super League (WSL) in 2016 and three FA Cups.
The surgery is expected to sideline Stanway for several months, impacting her participation in both club and international matches. Her absence will require England to adapt their strategies and rely on other talented players within the squad to step up during this critical phase of the Nations League.
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