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Awful news for Man City! Lionesses star Lauren Hemp forced to undergo surgery on knee issue in huge blow to Cityzens' WSL title bid

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<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/too-easy-mayra-ramirez-winners-losers-chelsea-women-ominous-wsl-title-khadija-shaw-man-city-wounds/bltae88d1f6634313ca" target="_blank">Hemp missed Saturday's crucial clash with reigning Women's Super League champions Chelsea, restricted to a role in the stands as City fell to a disappointing 2-0 defeat</a>. It meant they surrendered top spot to the Blues and are now two points behind, having also played a game more.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The club have now confirmed that Hemp has had successful surgery on the knee problem that made her miss out. No timeline has been given on her return to action, though City are likely to take their time on that front to ensure no further setbacks for one of their star players.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>This news is also a blow for England, who will be without Hemp for friendlies against the United States and Switzerland. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/england-womens-lionesses-fixtures-results-schedule-tv-streams/blt46e43028ee731271" target="_blank">The Lionesses face the U.S. at Wembley on November 30, before taking on the hosts of next summer's European Championships in Sheffield on December 3</a>.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>While Hemp focuses on her rehabilitation, City will prepare for Thursday's Champions League clash with Hammarby without her. Gareth Taylor's side are currently top of their group, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-city-women-player-ratings-barcelona-lauren-hemp-lionesses-naomi-layzell-european-champions/blt6f35046826891375" target="_blank">having beaten European champions Barcelona on matchday one</a>.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR HEMP AND MAN CITY?

Awful news for Man City! Lionesses star Lauren Hemp forced to undergo surgery on knee issue in huge blow to Cityzens' WSL title bid | Goal.com US

Lionesses star Lauren Hemp is set for a spell on the sidelines after undergoing knee surgery, dealing a serious blow to Manchester City&apos;s title hopes.

Awful news for Man City! Lionesses star Lauren Hemp forced to undergo surgery on knee issue in huge blow to Cityzens&apos; WSL title bid