Teenage Liverpool Midfielder Returns to Match Action With U21s Nearly Year After ACL Injury Sustained on England Duty
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To date, she has appeared nine times for Liverpool’s senior team and scored one goal before her layoff.Long Road Back From Devastating InjuryACL injuries remain one of the most challenging setbacks in football, typically requiring nine to twelve months of rehabilitation before players can return to competitive action.Things you love to see 🙌 Zara Shaw hit another milestone in her recovery from an ACL injury as she completed 45 minutes for the U21s against Sheffield United this afternoon ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Nw86JBmi4v— Liverpool FC Women (@LiverpoolFCW) April 1, 2026 Shaw’s return to the pitch represents a huge step forward in her recovery, though the decision to limit her to 45 minutes shows Liverpool are taking a sensible, cautious approach with their young talent.The 18-year-old will be desperate to force her way back into Gareth Taylor’s first team plans as quickly as possible, but rushing her return could prove disastrous. At just 17, she has already showcased her talent on prominent stages, including the U17 Women’s World Cup.In October 2024, Shaw… pic.twitter.com/sl7PKH88F0— Predict395 (@predict395) February 28, 2025 Having Shaw available again would provide a significant boost to Taylor’s midfield options during the run-in.Also read: Liverpool FC Leads New Era of Training to Tackle Matchday Sexism as Anfield Stewards Receive Specialist Education From Her Game Too Ambassador Roopa Vyas LiverpoolLiverpool FC Leads New Era of Training to Tackle Matchday Sexism as Anfield Stewards Receive Specialist Education From Her Game Too Ambassador Roopa VyasPublished 4 weeks agoon March 5, 2026Liverpool Football Club have delivered their first formal training session to stewards and hospitality staff focused on tackling sexism and misogyny at Anfield.
Around 100 matchday employees attended the specialist education delivered by Roopa Vyas, who serves as Her Game Too’s Chief Operating Officer and Liverpool FC Ambassador. https://twitter.com/HerGameToo/status/2029532538369105986The session took place before the Reds hosted West Ham United in the Premier League and represents a serious effort by the club to address discrimination. The timing proves particularly relevant given International Women’s Day falls this week and highlights ongoing problems women face at football matches.Setting New Standard for Football ClubsRishi Jain, Liverpool FC’s Director of Impact, stated, “Liverpool Football Club’s ongoing collaboration with Her Game Too is an important part of our commitment to ensuring Anfield is a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
Everton sit eighth in the WSL table, having won their previous three league matches before this cup exit.The Toffees were made to look second best by a Liverpool side sitting three places and seven points below them in the standings. https://twitter.com/EvertonWomen/status/2025903465160175985Also read: Alessia Russo Relishing Unreal Prospect of Facing London Rivals in Women’s Champions League Quarter FinalsEverton DragonGareth Taylor Shares Mia Enderby Update After Nasty Knee Injury in Liverpool Women vs Everton Women as Striker Believes Kneecap Popped Out of PlacePublished 1 month agoon February 24, 2026Gareth Taylor has revealed that Mia Enderby believes her knee popped out of place in the injury that forced her off in Everton Women’s 2-1 loss to Liverpool Women. Now that Everton are out of the competition, all eyes are on the WSL and a showdown with Tottenham on March 15. https://twitter.com/LiverpoolFCW/status/2025638034373288038Also read: Liverpool Women vs.