Ipswich Town Women’s midfielder Charlotte Fleming is set for a long spell on the sidelines after suffering a full rupture of her anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee during Sunday’s on-penalties Adobe Women’s FA Cup victory at Hashtag United.

Fleming, 22, who joined the Blues on a one-year deal in the summer after leaving Watford having previously had spells with Chelsea, Leicester and London City Lionesses, was stretchered off in the 58th minute of Sunday’s game at Parkside, Aveley.

“Everyone is gutted for Charlotte,” manager Joe Sheehan told the club site.

“She has been a central member of our team following her move in the summer and will certainly be a big miss for us during the second half of the season. 

“For Charlotte, this injury is an especially tough one given she suffered a ruptured ACL in her other knee two years ago, but she has shown she can fight back from this before and I am sure she will do so again with the support of everyone at the club.”

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Help added 15:52 - Nov 26 Ouch, good luck in your recovery. Having done that myself I know how you feel, but you have specialist recovery treatment than the good old NHS I had. Not decrying the NHS but they only go so far and you have to do a lot of your own work to get anywhere near back to your old self.
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Hugoagogo_Reborn added 18:22 - Nov 26 Let's hope ITFC do offer support for her injury. Many clubs don't for the Women's team: https://talksport.com/football/1962600/surgery-womens-footballers-acl-treatment-
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blues1 added 19:17 - Nov 26 Thats bad news not just for her but for the team as well. Form what ive seen of her, she's been superb in the centre of the midfield. Will be a big miss. Hope for a full and as speedy a recovery as possible.
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bournemouthblue added 21:26 - Nov 26 Poor lady, not a fun recovery this one
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ITFCOYB added 08:24 - Nov 27 Oh that's a shame. I hope Town does the decent thing here and gives her another year on her current contract so that she has something to fight back for and work towards.
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algarvefan added 14:29 - Nov 27 Every footballers nightmare, but having had one 2 years ago I'm sure she knows what to expect. All the best with your Op & recovery Charlotte
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