Learn more about knee injury update of Jennyfer Limage, who had to leave the pitch early during her country’s world cup opener against England as her video goes viral
Fans were left shocked as Jennyfer Limage was forced to leave the pitch owing to her severe injury. Before the end of first-half, the midfielder screamed in agony and was carried away on stretcher.
Jennyfer Limage knee injury update today and return date news as video goes viral
Sur la civière, Jennyfer Limage blessée quitte le terrain. Elle est remplacée par Ruthny Mathurin. #haiti #tickettoupatou #fiffawwc pic.twitter.com/QB1lGYuFIF
— TICKET MAGAZINE (@TICKETmaghaiti) July 22, 2023
Jennifer Limage of Haiti is subbed off after sustaining what looks to be a serious knee injury….like an ACL.#FIFAWomensWorldCup pic.twitter.com/0EXviBn6XE
— 𝔻ℝ 𝕁𝕆ℕ𝔼𝕊🩺 (@J_Blazer1) July 22, 2023
Why Limage was screaming in pain during Haiti’s tie against England
During her country’s Women’s World Cup opening match against England, Haitian midfielder Jennyfer Limage suffered a serious knee injury. After 25 minutes, she was spotted gripping her knee in response to Alessia Russo’s challenge, giving the first indication that she might be in pain. Although the 25-year-old attempted to continue play after receiving medical care, she was removed from the pitch on a stretcher.
Georgia Stanway scored the lone goal of this match thanks to her first-half penalty kick, as England emerged victorious by score of 1-0. With their victory, England sit at the top of Group-D ahead of China and Denmark, who are yet to play their opening match. Among other matches of the 2023 Women’s FIFA World Cup, Japan secured a resounding 5-0 victory against Zambia and USA defeated Vietnam by score of 3-0.
When will Jennyfer Limage make her return to the pitch?
Although there is no update regarding return date for Limage, fans suspect that the midfielder has suffered yet another injury related to her 2021 ACL tear. Notably, the midfielder was witnessed screaming in agony while she was carried away from the pitch. Following this heartbreaking incident, football fans around the world wished for the speedy recovery of Limage. Meanwhile, Limage might miss the rest of world cup campaign considering the severity of her injury. Additionally, Haiti’s campaign will be also heavily impacted as the Grenoble midfielder is a crucial member of their backline. In February, Limage had commented on the significance of Haiti’s World Cup qualification.