Manchester City defender Alex Greenwood has undergone knee surgery to repair a medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury.
The captain was sent off in the first half of Man City's Champions League victory over St. Polten earlier this month.
Manager Gareth Taylor had initially said the “injury was not as serious as initially feared”, but a statement from the club on Thursday revealed Greenwood required “a repair to her MCL”.
Depending on the severity of the tear, MCL repair can take anywhere from three to 12 months, with no time frame given for the defender's return.
Strikers Vivianne Miedema and Lauren Hemp are also sidelined due to long-term knee injuries, while Khadija Shaw will not return until January.
Man City lost 3-0 to Barcelona in their final match before the winter break, conceding top spot in their Champions League group but already sealing qualification to the knockout stages.
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