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England Defender Fisk Injured, Widening Defensive Crisis
1 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Grace Fisk sustained a calf injury in training, withdrawing from the squad.
- She was set to potentially earn her first England cap against Ghana.
- This injury adds to a growing list of unavailable Lionesses defenders.
England's defensive unit faces further depletion as Liverpool captain Grace Fisk has withdrawn from the squad for the friendly against Ghana. Fisk sustained a minor calf injury during a training session, an unfortunate end to what could have been her debut match for the Lionesses. Manager Sarina Wiegman expressed her disappointment, particularly for the player who had been enjoying her call-up.
The injury to Fisk intensifies England's defensive challenges, with several key players already unavailable. Captain Leah Williamson continues her recovery from a knee injury, while Arsenal's Katie Reid is sidelined with an ACL injury. Manchester City's Alex Greenwood is also out, and Jess Carter was rested following her club's championship win.
With these absences, Maya Le Tissier, captain of Manchester United, is likely to start her fourth consecutive match in central defense. She is expected to partner either Esme Morgan of Washington Spirit or Arsenal's Lotte Wubben-Moy, both of whom featured in the recent 8-0 victory over China. The team aims to manage these defensive reshuffles effectively.
