Arsenal's Katie Reid Out for Season with ACL Injury

Arsenal defender Katie Reid has suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament injury during a training session and will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season, the club confirmed on Monday.

The 19-year-old academy graduate sustained the knee injury ahead of Arsenal's Women's Super League match against Chelsea last weekend, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Reid, who was not included in head coach Renee Slegers' squad for the game, is set to undergo surgery in the coming days. "The club can confirm that Katie Reid has suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament injury during a recent training session," Arsenal said in a statement. "Katie is being closely supported by our medical team at Sobha Realty Training Centre, and everyone at Arsenal looks forward to seeing her return to action as soon as possible."

Reid had been enjoying a breakout campaign, making seven appearances for the Gunners, including six starts in the WSL. She earned the club's player of the month award for September and received her first senior call-up to the England national team in October, though she withdrew from the squad due to a minor injury before making her debut. Her strong form had seen her step in at...