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Soccer-England striker Hemp undergoes knee surgery, Man City confirm

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Posted on November 19, 2024

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· Last updated: January 28, 2026

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This image depicts England forward Lauren Hemp, who recently underwent knee surgery. The successful procedure was confirmed by Manchester City, impacting her upcoming matches in the Women’s Super League.
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LONDON (Reuters) – Manchester City forward Lauren Hemp faces a spell on the sidelines after undergoing knee surgery, the Women’s Super League club said on Tuesday. The England international missed last week’s Women’s Champions League victory against Hammarby. City said in a statement that the surgery had been successful and Hemp would return to the […]

LONDON (Reuters) – Manchester City forward Lauren Hemp faces a spell on the sidelines after undergoing knee surgery, the Women’s Super League club said on Tuesday.

The England international missed last week’s Women’s Champions League victory against Hammarby.

City said in a statement that the surgery had been successful and Hemp would return to the City Football Academy to work closely with the club’s medical team on her rehabilitation.

Hemp, whose last appearance came in a 4-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur, has scored twice and has seven assists in all competitions so far this season.

(Reporting by Martyn Herman; Editing by Andrew Cawthorne)

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