West Ham defender Tuva Hansen ruled out with ACL injury

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Last updated May 31, 2026

West Ham defender Tuva Hansen ruled out with ACL injury

Summary

West Ham United defender Tuva Hansen has been diagnosed with an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury. The 28-year-old Norwegian sustained the injury during a World Sevens Football match against Aston Villa last week and was carried off on a stretcher. West Ham confirmed the injury on their official website and indicated that Hansen is likely to be sidelined for most of the 2026/2027 season. The Hammers finished bottom of their group after losing all three matches in the tournament, including a 5-4 loss to Manchester United, a 4-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, and a close 3-2 loss against Aston Villa. Hansen will see a specialist to discuss further steps regarding her recovery.

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•Tuva Hansen sustains an ACL injury during World Sevens Football
•Hansen was carried off after the match against Aston Villa
•West Ham confirmed the injury and her expected long recovery time
•The team lost all three group stage matches in the tournament

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West Ham United defender Tuva Hansen has sustained an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury.The Hammers confirmed the news via a post on their official club website earlier today.The 28-year-old Nor...
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