Bhujel, Shahi to miss SAFF Women's Championship, undergo surgeries

  • 2024-10-20

National women's team defender Hira Kumari Bhujel and midfielder Dipa Shahi will miss the remainder of the 2024 SAFF Women's Championship after suffering ACL injuries in the match against Bhutan on Friday.

Team Doctor Jyoti Rai and Physiotherapist Navina Baidhya confirmed the injuries on Sunday, stating that both players are expected to undergo surgeries the same day.

Physiotherapist Baidhya mentioned that recovery from ACL surgery typically takes around nine months but noted that Nepali players have returned to the field sooner, depending on how well they recover.

Bhujel and Shahi were substituted during Nepal's goalless draw in their opening match against Bhutan. They were rushed to the hospital, where scans confirmed the extent of their injuries.

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