Switzerland Striker Ramona Bachmann Ruled Out Home Euros With ACL Injury

Swiss striker Ramona Bachmann will miss the UEFA Women's Euro 2025, which Switzerland is hosting, due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in her left knee sustained during training. Bachmann, a veteran forward with 153 caps and 60 goals for Switzerland, suffered the injury without contact from another player, as confirmed by the Swiss Football Federation. The 34-year-old, who currently plays for Houston Dash and has previously played for Chelsea, expressed deep sadness at missing the tournament on home soil. Despite recent debates about her fitness, Bachmann's experience and leadership would have been crucial for the Swiss team, who will open the tournament against Norway on July 2. This injury adds to a concerning pattern in women's football, with FIFA funding research into ACL injuries potentially linked to hormonal factors. Bachmann's absence leaves Switzerland without one of its key players as it aims to progress beyond the group stage in the Euros.