Manchester City forward Mary Fowler suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during the FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United, leading to her early substitution at 25 minutes. The 22-year-old Australian is expected to miss the remainder of the Women's Super League season and upcoming friendlies for Australia against Argentina. City has confirmed that Fowler will undergo rehabilitation under the club's medical team's supervision.
Fowler's injury adds to City's growing list of sidelined players, including Alex Greenwood, Lauren Hemp, and Risa Shimizu with long-term knee issues, as well as Vivianne Miedema and Khadija Shaw facing hamstring injuries. Several other players like Laura Blindkilde Brown, Ayaka Yamashita Aoba Fujino, Jill Roord, and Rebecca Knaak are also dealing with injuries. City's defeat in the cup semi-final guarantees a trophyless season for the team, further highlighting the challenges they have faced due to multiple players being out with injuries.