The 28-year-old England midfielder was carried off on a stretcher during the second half of the 2-1 win at the Emirates Stadium after her ankle was caught in a challenge from Erin Cuthbert; Nobbs has suffered "an injury to the ligaments of her right ankle" and is now undergoing a review
Tuesday 3 August 2021 16:15, UK
Jordan Nobbs sustained an ankle ligament injury in Arsenal's pre-season friendly against Chelsea on Sunday, the Gunners have announced.
The 28-year-old England midfielder was carried off on a stretcher during the second half of the 2-1 win at the Emirates Stadium after her ankle was caught in a challenge from Erin Cuthbert.
A late Freya Jupp strike secured Arsenal's victory over the WSL champions after Chelsea's Reanna Blades cancelled out Katie McCabe's excellent first-half finish.
Arsenal said in a statement on their website on Tuesday Nobbs had suffered "an injury to the ligaments of her right ankle", adding: "She is now undergoing a review with a specialist to determine the recovery process."
The north London club are set to play their first competitive fixture under new manager Jonas Eidevall on August 18, a Champions League qualifying clash against Kazakhstan's Okzhetpes, while their Women's Super League campaign begins on September 5 with a match against Chelsea at Meadow Park.
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Back in March, Sky Sports announced a three-year deal with the FA to become the primary broadcaster of the WSL from September 2021.
The deal will see Sky Sports show at least 35 games exclusively live per season and further strengthens the broadcaster's commitment to women's sport.
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