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Manchester City forward Mary Fowler has ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament.

The Australia international suffered the injury to her right knee during City's FA Cup semi-final loss to Manchester United last weekend, with scans confirming the severity.

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Fowler is now set for a number of months on the sidelines, with a statement from City reading: "Mary will remain under the care of the club's medical team and start her rehabilitation.

Everyone at City wishes Mary all the best on a full and speedy recovery."

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Mary Fowler: 'The road ahead will be challenging, but I'm ready to take it on'

Last summer she shone at the World Cup, impessing against the Republic of Ireland in the group stages and helping the Matildas to reach the semi-finals, where they were beaten 3-1 by England.

The road ahead will be challenging, but I'm ready to take it on.

Matildas interim head coach Tom Sermanni said: "This is tough news for Mary and for all of us who know the dedication and passion she brings to her craft.


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