Daphne van Domselaar: Aston Villa goalkeeper out for season after hip surgery
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Daphne van Domselaar was bought as a replacement for Hannah Hampton, who left Villa for Chelsea
Aston Villa goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar has been ruled out for the remainder of the Women's Super League season after having hip surgery.
Van Domselaar, 24, suffered the injury prior to Villa's League Cup exit against Arsenal two weeks ago.
The Netherlands keeper will begin rehabilitation immediately and is expected to be fit for next season.
She joined Villa from Twente on a free transfer this season and has made 15 league appearances.
Arsenal are interested in signing Van Domselaar, who a release clause of about £200,000, for next season, having been beaten to her signature by Villa.
Villa are seventh in the Women's Super League and host Arsenal on Sunday (18:45 GMT).