Michelle Agyemang Suffers Season‑Ending ACL Tear

Michelle Agyemang has been diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) that will rule her out for the rest of the 2025–26 season, the FA and club sources confirmed, after she was stretchered off during England’s 3–0 friendly win over Australia at Pride Park. The 19‑year‑old Arsenal forward, on loan at Brighton, went down off the ball shortly after coming on and was visibly distraught as medics carried her off. England eased to victory — Aggie Beever‑Jones and Lucy Bronze scored before a late Georgia Stanway penalty, with Australia reduced to ten players early on after Alanna Kennedy's red card. Agyemang, a key super‑sub in England’s Euro 2025 defence and a Kopa Trophy nominee, posted on Instagram thanking supporters and vowing to return stronger while the FA, Arsenal and Brighton pledged support and said they will coordinate her rehabilitation. An ACL tear typically requires around nine months' recovery but can take longer, making this a significant setback for the Lionesses and for Brighton and Arsenal for the season ahead.