Khadija Shaw's Absence a Blow for Manchester City Ahead of Champions League

Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 09:10

Manchester City suffers a setback as Khadija Shaw will miss the Champions League clash against Paris FC due to a visa issue. Shaw, a key player, was unable to travel, impacting the team's strategy. Manchester City hopes for swift resolution of the visa complications for upcoming matches.
Nytimes
Khadija Shaw's Absence a Blow for Manchester City Ahead of Champions League

Challenging Visa Issues for Khadija Shaw

Forward Khadija Shaw will miss Wednesday night’s qualifier against Paris FC due to a visa issue. The Jamaica international was unable to travel to France for the first leg of the round two qualifier, despite efforts to secure the necessary paperwork.

Impact on Manchester City

While the issue has prevented her from featuring in the match, it is expected that there will be no further visa complications for future fixtures. Shaw’s absence is a significant setback for City, as the 27-year-old has been one of Gareth Taylor’s most vital players.

  • WSL Top Scorer Last Season: 21 Goals
  • WSL Player of the Season
  • Recognized as PFA Women's Footballer of the Year

City finished second in the WSL last season, with only the winners securing automatic Champions League qualification.


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