"The international striker, who has already started her rehabilitation, will need observation and she will be out for several weeks.

An initial assessment will be made as soon as possible by the OL medical team to find the best way for Ada to return to the squad," writes Olympique Lyonnais on its website.

During the national team meeting with Norway, an X-ray was taken which calmed any concerns that it would be a fracture.

The exact injury suffered by Hegerberg, who won the 2018 Ballon d'Or, has still not been made official, but television footage showed the Norwegian hitting his left knee.

It is not the first time that the 27-year-old has been injured.

In 2020, she pulled the cruciate ligament and was gone for more than a year and a half.

Gonzalo Higuain bursts into tears after the announcement (Oct 3):

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Gonzalo Higuain bursts into tears after the announcement Photo: AP