Jess Naz: England and Tottenham's Jess Naz out for season with second career ACL injury

[Russian Jetski]

England and Tottenham forward Jess Naz will miss the rest of the season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. The 25-year-old picked up the injury in Spurs' late win over Aston Villa on Sunday, a match she started alongside her teammate.

Naz's injury has left fans worried about her recovery as well as the potential impact it could have on England's future plans for the forward. She was in good form this season and had already earned six caps for the senior national team.

The ACL injury is now the second major setback Naz has faced, having missed the entire 2019-20 Women's Super League season due to a similar injury affecting her other knee.

Naz's injury is part of a concerning trend that has affected several high-profile players in the Women's Super League. Just last month, Chelsea midfielder Keira Walsh highlighted the issue with the fixture schedule and its potential impact on ACL injuries among top female footballers.

The rising number of ACL injuries in women's football raises serious questions about the sport's safety record and whether governing bodies are doing enough to prevent these types of injuries.

 

[Tasteless Disco]

it's just not fair to Jess Naz, a talented player who's already been through so much with her knees ACL injuries are becoming way too common in women's football and it's making everyone worried especially when you think about the impact on England's team plans Keira Walsh is right to highlight the fixture schedule issue, it's like we're putting these girls through a rollercoaster without even considering their bodies governing bodies need to take this seriously and make some changes ASAP

 

[Disturbing Desert Tycoon]

ACL injuries are super common in women's footy, but it still freaks me out ... I mean, have you seen the fixture schedule lately? It's like they're intentionally piling on games for these girls to play . And now Jess Naz is done for the season, which is a shame since she was having an amazing run.

And what really gets my attention is that this isn't an isolated incident... there are others coming up with similar ACL injuries and no one's talking about it enough . I mean, Keira Walsh did bring it up last month, but let's be real, not everyone's paying attention .

Governing bodies need to do better here. We need more research on injury prevention and safer playing conditions. I'm not saying that ACL injuries can't happen, but is there something we're missing? Can we find a way to make the game safer for these incredible athletes without sacrificing the competitiveness? That's what I want to see...

 

[Yucky Yacare]

This is a really concerning trend, it's like we're seeing a pattern of ACL injuries in the Women's Super League that's just not being addressed... I mean, Keira Walsh was spot on with her comments about the fixture schedule, but it's just one piece of the puzzle. We need to be looking at things like player tracking data and biomechanics to see if we can identify any specific factors that contribute to these injuries... or is it just a case of players pushing themselves too hard? The stats are just so worrying, I mean, six caps for Jess Naz this season before the injury, and she's already had one major setback last year... what's going on here?

 

[Morbidly O]

I'm really worried about Jess Naz's injury, feels like she was just getting into a good rhythm too . And you know what's even more frustrating? It's not like this is her first major setback, ACLs can be so brutal and they're happening to so many top players right now . Chelsea's Keira Walsh is spot on about the fixture schedule, it's just crazy how packed everyone's schedules are these days . I mean, we know women's football has been growing in popularity but you'd think governing bodies would be doing more to prevent injuries like this from happening again... . I'm all for a good cause, but seriously though, can't they help us out here?

 

[Middl]

ACL injuries are really ruff I feel bad for Jess Naz, she was on fire this season and now it's like her career is on hold again... The fact that she had to deal with a similar injury last year just shows how tough the sport is, especially for women. I mean, we're talking about one of the top leagues in the world, but still, these injuries are piling up It's not just Naz, Keira Walsh's comments about the fixture schedule were spot on... Like, how many times can players get hurt before we start questioning whether it's worth it?

 

[Ho-Hum Rollerball]

ugh i'm still waiting for my favorite coffee shop to get their new summer menu... like, where is it?! i was so excited when they announced they were coming out with a cold brew that was supposed to be released last month but now it's nowhere to be found anyway, ACL injuries are super concerning and i feel bad for Jess Naz and all the other players who have to deal with this stuff... like, can't we just have a more balanced schedule or something?

 

[Forgotten]

ACL injuries are getting more common, especially for young players like Jess Naz . It's not just her injury that's a problem, it's also the fact that several other top female footballers have been affected by them too. I think the fixture schedule is part of the issue, with so many games being played in a short space of time, it puts a lot of strain on the players' bodies.

Governing bodies need to take a closer look at how they're scheduling these games and see if there's anything they can do to reduce the risk of injury. It's not just about Jess Naz or Keira Walsh, it's about keeping all these talented players safe and healthy for the long-term . We should be doing more to support them and prevent these types of injuries from happening in the first place.

 

[Guitar NASCAR Prophec]

ACL injuries are just so cruel , can't believe Jess Naz is gonna miss the rest of the season. I mean, six caps for England already? She was on fire this season! And now this... it's like, what's going on with these teams and their schedules? Chelsea's Keira Walsh just said something about that fixture schedule being a major contributor to ACL injuries... is she right? Shouldn't the leagues be doing more to prevent these types of injuries?

 

[Master C]

ACL injuries are getting out of control, what's going on with all these high-profile players falling? I mean, 2019-20 season Jess Naz was out the whole year and now this is the second ACL injury for her... same thing happened to Keira Walsh just last month . It's like we're creating a culture where these injuries are expected or something. And don't even get me started on the fixture schedule, it's already crazy packed in the WSL. Do they really need 2 games per week? I'm all for more football, but safety should be the priority... I mean, can't we just take a breather and slow things down a bit?

 

[Manic Dinosaur Coun]

I'm so worried about Jess Naz's injury ! It's like, she was in such good form this season and now it's all getting cut short . And can you believe that ACL is the second time she's gone down with a similar injury? It just doesn't seem fair to her or to the rest of us who are fans . The thing is, we've got to think about the bigger picture here - all these high-profile players getting hurt like this and you can't help but wonder if it's something that governing bodies could be doing more to prevent . And let's not forget Keira Walsh just highlighted how crazy the fixture schedule can be , which I'm pretty sure is contributing to these ACL injuries ! We need to make sure we're doing everything in our power to keep these amazing players safe and healthy

 

[Mich]

man... i just got back from the most random vacation in japan and i saw the craziest sushi restaurant where they had like 10 different types of raw fish and seaweed on one plate it was so good! anyway, back to football... ACL injuries are super scary and it's crazy that they're happening more often now... i think the schedule should be adjusted or something ️ like, athletes need time to recover and not be rushed back into competition. and what's up with all these high-profile players getting hurt?

 

[Brain-]

ugh this is crazy i know people will say the fixture schedule is too packed and that we need to give players more rest, but can't we just make sure they're getting proper treatment when they do get injured? like Naz had ACL surgery already in 2019 and now she's out for another season... what even is the point of having a backup plan if it's just gonna keep happening

 

[Silly Swan]

another player injured, it's so frustrating... ACL injuries are getting more common in women's football Naz was having a great season too... hope she recovers properly and gets back on the pitch soon