Injury update: Risa Shimizu

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·12 September 2024

Manchester City can confirm that Risa Shimizu has suffered a rupture of her anterior cruciate ligament.

The defender sustained the injury during Japan's Olympic Games opening fixture against Spain in July.

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She returned to the City Football Academy for further assessment by the Club's medical team, and has since undergone a successful knee surgery.

Risa will now continue her rehabilitation at the CFA. Everyone at Manchester City would like to wish her the very best during her recovery.