Sophie Ingle Suffers ACL Injury in Friendly

Chelsea midfielder Sophie Ingle has suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during a pre-season match against Feyenoord, ruling her out for most of the 2024-25 season. The injury occurred on September 7, leading to her substitution in the second half of the match, which Chelsea won 9-0. Ingle, who has captained Wales and earned 139 international caps, will also miss crucial Euro 2025 qualifying playoffs against Slovakia later this month. Chelsea confirmed that she will undergo surgery and face an extended rehabilitation period. This injury is a significant setback for both Ingle and Chelsea, who are starting their Women's Super League campaign against Aston Villa this Friday. New head coach Sonia Bompastor will rely on Ingle's experience off the field during her recovery.