Another ACL in Austria´s squad. Arsenal confirmed Zinsberger´s knee injury
After Sarah Zadrazil, goalkeeper Manuela Zinsberger is also out. The Austrian national team, which will face Czechia in two weeks in the playoff to stay in the top division, is losing key players.
- Arsenal have confirmed that Manuela Zinsberger suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in a training session ahead of their UEFA Women’s Champions League trip to Benfica.
- The injury will require surgery, and Zinsberger is expected to be out for the remainder of the 2025/26 season.
- The 29-year-old Austrian international, who has 110 caps, was due to feature in Austria’s UEFA Women’s Nations League play-off double-header against Czechia later this month.
- Zinsberger’s injury follows a difficult spell for Austria, with Marie Hobinger (Liverpool) and Sarah Zadrazil (Bayern Munich) also suffering ACL injuries in recent weeks.
- The trio’s absence leaves Austria without three key midfield and defensive figures ahead of crucial Nations League fixtures.
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