England And Manchester City Forward Lauren Hemp To Miss US Friendly After Knee Surgery

England forward Lauren Hemp has h knee surgery, her Manchester City club said on Tuesday, and will miss facing United States at Wembley Stium.

Man City said operation was successful but gave no details of injury nor a timetable for 24-year-old Hemp to return.

Hemp was not included in England’s squ on Tuesday for friendly games against U.S. on Nov. 30 and Switzerland, 2025 European Championship host, three days later at Sheffield United’s stium. England will defend its European title next year.

Man City was without Hemp at weekend when it lost to Chelsea 2-0 and le in English league.

Man City also has three Women’s Champions League games in next month, including at titleholder Barcelona on Dec. 18. Man City opened group by beating Barcelona 2-0 in October and les group with three straight wins.