Arsenal defender Leah Williamson has suffered a cruciate ligament injury. The 26-year-old will miss this summer's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Williamson came off injured during Arsenal's game against Manchester United (0-1) She will now begin a period of rehabilitation and is set for a longer period off the pitch, according to the London club. The defender will have surgery shortly, Arsenal confirmed on their website. The game between Arsenal and Manchester United was played at the Emirates Stadium.