Manchester City forward Hemp undergoes knee surgery | OneFootball

Manchester City have revealed the news that forward Lauren Hemp has undergone knee surgery.

WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official media update from The Cityzens this morning.

The 24-year-old has missed Manchester City’s recent fixtures against Hammarby IF and Chelsea through injury and it has now been confirmed that the player has needed knee surgery. The club have indicated that Hemp’s surgery has been successful and the player has already started the rehabilitation process. Manchester City have not confirmed a timescale for Hemp’s return and will not be making any further comment at this time.

The injury is a real blow for Hemp who has been in excellent form for Manchester City in the early weeks of the season. The forward has scored three goals in 10 outings for The Cityzens in all competitions while she has played in important role in goal creation for her teammates.

Manchester City have now lost the services of two key players for the immediate future. Summer signing Vivianne Miedema is also currently sidelined after undergoing knee surgery. The player is said to have had a minor issue and is not expected to miss a large chunk of the season.

Manchester City are next in action on Thursday evening when they travel to Hammarby IF in the UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage.