England's Kirby to Miss 2023 Women's World Cup Due to Knee Injury Requiring Surgery

Fran Kirby, Chelsea forward, will miss the 2023 Women's World Cup due to a knee injury requiring surgery.
Kirby sustained the injury in February and has not played since then.
She received PRP injection treatment in March but will now undergo knee surgery.
In addition to Kirby, England will be without captain Leah Williamson and top goal scorer Beth Mead due to ACL injuries.
Knee injuries have been an ongoing issue in women's soccer, prompting calls for more research into injury rates and prevention.