Reign ease concerns over Wales legend Fishlock
Seattle Reign have eased concerns about Jess Fishlock's injury, stating she is expected to return before the NWSL season ends despite being stretchered off during a recent match. The 39-year-old midfielder, who announced her upcoming retirement, sustained the injury after an awkward landing. Head coach Laura Harvey expressed optimism about Fishlock's recovery, citing her history of quick rehabilitation from past injuries.
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Reign ease concerns over Wales legend FishlockImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Jess Fishlock scored 48 goals and won 166 caps for Wales before retiring last autumn ByGareth VincentBBC Sport WalesPublished1 hour agoSeattle Reign have allayed fears that Wales legend Jess Fishlock's career could come to a premature end due to injury.Midfielder Fishlock, 39, was carried off on a stretcher during last weekend's National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) defeat to Utah Royals, just days after announcing that she will retire at the end of this season.Head coach Laura Harvey says that despite initial concerns, Reign are hopeful Fishlock will return to action before the campaign ends in November."For the most part I think the fear at the moment and immediately after the game was that this might…
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