France's Cascarino to miss World Cup with ACL injury

2023-05-26 13:27

France's Cascarino to miss World Cup with ACL injury


France's Delfina Cascarino will miss the World Cup after her club Olympique Lyonnais said on Thursday she would be out for " several months " after rupturing her anterior cruciate ligament .


Cascarino , who has made 56 appearances for France , ruptured her right anterior cruciate ligament in Sunday's league win over Paris Saint-Germain.

" Cascarino underwent tests midweek which revealed a partial rupture of the right anterior cruciate ligament, " Lyon said in a statement. The French club added that the winger will require reconstructive surgery and will be out for " several months " .

Cascarino said on Instagram : " Unfortunately, I will not be able to participate in this summer's World Cup with my teammates and I will be here to support them. "

France, also without Marie Antoinette Catoto , are hoping to win their maiden World Cup at this year 's showcase event, which will be co-hosted by New Zealand and Australia from July 20 - August . 20.

They will face Jamaica in Group F on July 23 before facing Brazil and Panama.