Manchester City’s star forward, Vivianne Miedema, is facing a potentially season-ending injury, dealing a significant blow to the club’s ambitions. The Dutch international suffered a hamstring injury during her nation’s Nations League match against Austria earlier this week. Following the match, Netherlands coach Andreas Jonker expressed his disappointment and low expectations for a speedy recovery.
Manchester City manager Nick Cushing echoed Jonker’s pessimism, stating at a Friday press conference that Miedema’s injury doesn’t look promising for a quick return to the pitch. He highlighted Miedema’s crucial role in the team’s success and expressed disappointment at her setback. Cushing confirmed that the medical team is working with Miedema, and the club is fully supporting her rehabilitation.
This latest injury is unfortunately part of a recurring pattern for Miedema, who has battled injuries in recent years. She missed significant portions of the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons after suffering an ACL injury while playing for Arsenal. Even after returning to action, she underwent minor knee surgery in March 2024, further hindering her progress. After joining Manchester City last summer, she was sidelined for three months due to knee surgery in October.
The timing of this injury is particularly disheartening, as Miedema had recently found her form with City. In March, she was awarded the club’s Player of the Month, showcasing her impressive contributions with six goal involvements, including a brace against Chelsea in the Champions League quarterfinal. She even scored for the Netherlands in the game against Austria before suffering her latest injury. Now, Miedema faces a challenging race against time to regain fitness in time for this summer’s Women’s Euros.
The news is undoubtedly a significant setback for both Miedema and Manchester City. The club will undoubtedly miss her talent and experience as they navigate the remainder of the season.
