Leicester boss Amandine Miquel has confirmed that Noemie Mouchon will miss the rest of the season after rupturing her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).
Mouchon, who joined Leicester from Reims in July, sustained the injury in training.
The 21-year-old is the fourth player in the Women’s Super League to suffer an ACL injury this season after Everton duo Aurora Galli and Inma Gabarro, and Liverpool’s Sofie Lundgaard.
“We weren’t sure straight away, but we have now assessed the injury to Noemie Mouchon. It’s probably the longest injury she could have,” Miquel said on Thursday.
“We can’t say a time right now but she’ll be out for the season.”
When confirming her injury on Instagram on Friday, French forward Mouchon said: “Nothing will stop the love I have for football”.
“Nothing is insurmountable and everything is possible, so the best is yet to come,” she added.
Mouchon’s injury is another blow for Leicester, who are missing their top two goalscorers from last season, Jutta Rantala and Lena Petermann, because of injury.