Beth Mead spotted back in Arsenal training after ACL injury
Posted by  badge Boss on Oct 13, 2023 - 09:53PM
Beth Mead is closing in on a return. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

forward Beth Mead has stepped up her long-awaited return from a knee ligament injury by returning to full training.

The 28-year-old has been out since November 2022 when she ruptured her Anterior Cruciate Ligament in a 3-2 defeat against .

The forward missed the as a result, which was a blow to ’s chances as the Lionesses finished as runners-up in Australia.

Mead has been in light training in recent weeks but she was able to participate in an in-house match with the Gunners’ youth team on Tuesday.

Mead has been out for 11 months (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)

Since joining the Gunners in 2017, Mead’s netted 57 goals in 148 games.

The Gunners have made a disappointing start to the campaign, by exiting the Champions League and losing their WSL opener to Liverpool.

Mead’s return, though not imminent, will be a huge boost to the Gunners.

Arsenal face Aston Villa at the Emirates on Sunday.

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