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Johanna Rytting Kaneryd suffers ACL injury after joining OL Lyonnes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 12:15 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Johanna Rytting Kaneryd suffers ACL injury after joining OL Lyonnes

Summary

Johanna Rytting Kaneryd has sustained a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament, as announced by OL Lyonnes. The Swedish international, who recently transferred from Chelsea on a three-year deal, will require surgery and significant rehabilitation. This injury occurred during training and is expected to keep her out of action until at least the 2027/28 season. OL Lyonnes expressed full support for her recovery process. The injury also poses challenges for Sweden as they prepare for their upcoming play-offs for the 2027 Women's World Cup in October.

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•Rytting Kaneryd injured her ACL during training with OL Lyonnes.
•She joined OL Lyonnes from Chelsea earlier this summer.
•The club announced her injury will require several months of recovery.
•Rytting Kaneryd's absence may impact Sweden's play-offs for the World Cup.

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12:15 PMYahoo Sports — Johanna Rytting Kaneryd suffers ACL injury shortly after OL Lyonnes move

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OL Lyonnes have announced that new signing Johanna Rytting Kaneryd has suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament.The Swedish international joined the club from Chelsea on a three-year deal earlie...
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