Sofie Lundgaard: Liverpool midfielder out for rest of WSL season with knee injury

Sofie Lundgaard received treatment for a prolonged period before being substituted

Liverpool midfielder Sofie Lundgaard has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury.

Lundgaard, 21, sustained the injury in the first half of Sunday's Women's Super League (WSL) win over West Ham.

A scan showed damage to a medial ligament and she will begin a period of rehabilitation.

Lundgaard, who has played for Denmark at youth level, joined Liverpool from Fortuna Hjorring in January 2023 and has made 17 appearances this season.

Liverpool are fifth in the WSL, behind fourth-placed Manchester United on goal difference.

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