Ella Toone Out for Several Matches Due to Injury

Ella Toone, midfielder for Manchester United and the England national team, will face a significant injury absence due to a calf tear sustained during training, ruling her out for at least six weeks. This injury interrupts her remarkable streak of 96 consecutive matches for United, as she missed the recent WSL game against Leicester City and will also be unavailable for upcoming fixtures against Everton and Chelsea. United manager Marc Skinner confirmed the injury's details and expressed hope for Toone's return, particularly for a potential comeback in January against Manchester City. Her absence adds to the growing injury concerns for England, which will also be missing key players like Lauren James and possibly Lauren Hemp in their upcoming friendlies against the USA and Switzerland. Toone's ongoing struggles with form, having not scored in her first six WSL games this season, compound the challenges faced by both her club and national team. The situation is a setback for United, currently sitting fifth in the WSL, as they aim to close the gap on league leaders Chelsea.