Women's World Cup: Keira Walsh stretchered off after suffering knee injury
- Walsh suffered knee injury in England's group stage match against Denmark
- Midfielder was stretchered off in the first half
- Extent of injury still unknown
Keira Walsh was stretchered off and appeared to suffer a severe knee injury during England's Women's World Cup match against Denmark.
Late in the first half, Walsh committed a clean tackle but seemed to injure herself in the process.
The Barcelona midfielder was seen telling physios, 'I've done my knee', before needing a stretcher to take her off the field.
Walsh was replaced by Manchester City's Laura Coombs in the 38th minute.
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England have had several injuries leading up to the World Cup including captain Leah Williamson and forwards Beth Mead and Fran Kirby, who all missed out on a place in the squad because of various fitness concerns.
Walsh, who joined Barcelona from Manchester City last summer, admitted before the World Cup that she was constantly fearful of suffering an injury due to the increased workload in the women's game.
"I think there is a massive worry," she told PA. "Look at the resources the men have as well, I don’t think that’s available to us and we are being asked to play close to what they play in a season now without the kind of resources behind it.
"The medical teams, they work so hard but it’s impossible to keep everybody fresh all the time and we’re playing so many games and I think – with the introduction of the Nations League as well – it’s going to be difficult and you see how many ACL injuries there have been and how many players are getting injured.
"I would be lying if I say it’s not a worry for me every time I go on the pitch that I’m going to get injured next.
"More growth, more investment – that’s what we want. It’s what fans of women’s football have been calling for – but it can’t be at the detriment to player’s health – not just physical health but mental health is really important as well."
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