The midfielder is expected to start rehab immediately as the club assesses the extent of the injury.
Unfortunately, the international duty injury curse has reached the Liverpool FC Women. Academy graduate Zara Shaw suffered an ACL injury while away with the England U19s, forcing the midfielder to return to Merseyside for assessment.
The injury came in the qualifying match for the European Championship and Shaw is set to meet with a specialist to make a treatment plan for the future. She is expected to start rehabilitation immediately as the damage is assessed, and likely to miss the rest of the season.
Despite suffering a similar injury last season, Shaw has been a regular presence in the senior squad this season, making 8 appearances in midfield and scoring her first goal for the Reds against Newcastle United in the League Cup.
“It’s difficult to find the words to express how much disappointment everyone feels for Zara at the moment,” manager Amber Whiteley said of the news.
“Zara has a maturity beyond her years and she is a well-loved and respected member of our team. She is one of our own.
“We are fortunate to have a brilliant medical team and a special group of players who will no doubt give Zara the best support possible. We will all be with her every step of the way.”
Liverpool Women next face Chelsea on Saturday, April 12, for the semi-final of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup.