Leah Williamson is back. ‘The Lionesses’ captain has overcome her cruciate ligament injury and has returned to England‘s squad for the Euro 2025 qualifiers.
The captain is one of the most important players for her national team and Arsenal. Despite being only 26 years old, she looks like a true veteran. She is an absolute leader, with a spectacular ball delivery, a forceful and powerful aerial game.
‘The Lionesses’ are one of the strongest teams on the international scene. Reigning champions of Euro 2022 (England) and runners-up at the World Cup. They lost that final by the narrowest of margins to Spain without Williamson and Mead, both with the same injury.
It took nine months for Leah Williamson to return to the field of play. On 19 April 2023, she suffered the toughest injury of her career while playing for Arsenal against Manchester United.
The player has stated on several occasions her suffering with this injury which has made her mature and become stronger. Since her return, Arsenal have improved dramatically in every aspect.
At the back, there was a lot of uncertainty and her return has given strength to the London team. A team without its captain doesn’t play the same way.
Her good level and form led Sarina Wiegman to call her up immediately a month ago for two friendlies, but some discomfort prevented her from attending this call-up.
Now it seems that the time has come for the most eagerly awaited return for ‘The Lionesses’. If nothing unusual happens, Leah Williamson will play in the matches against Sweden and Ireland for the Euro 2025 qualifiers.
It is great news to see a player like Williamson return to the top level after this serious injury that keeps hitting women’s football. Alexia Putellas, Cata Coll, Katoto, Ada, Caroline Weir, Miedema or Sam Kerr; there are countless players who are still suffering from this injury.
What would have happened if Leah Williamson had played in the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand? This is one of the great unknowns that England fans will always have.
Translated by Marcos Rodríguez.
Main image: @Lionesses.
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