Glasgow City defender Weir suffers ACL injury

Glasgow City have confirmed defender Kenzie Weir ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament during Sunday's SWPL match with Hibernian.

The 20-year-old Everton loanee was substituted at half-time in the 2-2 draw before undergoing an assessment on Monday.

Weir is now scheduled to have surgery and will return to her parent club for rehabilitation.

"Weir has made a great impact to the club on and off the pitch this season," Glasgow City said in a statement.

"Everyone at the club wishes her the very best with her recovery."

A new three-year project researching ACL injury prevention is being launched in the Women's Super League.

Research suggests female footballers are two to six times more likely to suffer ACL injuries than their male counterparts.