‘No hopes’ – Arsenal and Netherlands star Vivianne Miedema confirms she will miss the 2023 Women’s World Cup
Arsenal and Dutch superstar Vivianne Miedema confirmed on Sunday that she won’t be able to play at the upcoming World Cup.
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However, there had been some hope from fans that she might be able to make it, but speaking to the BBC during the Manchester City v Arsenal match she shut down any chance of a return.
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She did say she needed to be realistic with her recovery and admitted that it is hard not to be playing in the tournament.
“Recovery is going really well. It’s slow but little steps,” she said.
“Obviously I miss being out on the pitch with my team-mates but at least I’m here to support the girls.
“I’m just trying to enjoy the time where I don’t have the pressure to play all the time.”
On the possibility of making the World Cup: “No hopes. I’m going to miss the World Cup, which is hard. But I hope to be back ready for the start of next season. I need to be realistic.”
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