Man Utd injury blow! World Cup Golden Boot winner Hinata Miyazawa suffers fractured ankle on Japan international duty

The 24-year-old was injured while playing for Japan against Brazil earlier this month, forcing her to miss both of United's WSL game this month. The club confirmed the Miyazawa has undergone successful surgery and has begun working on her rehabilitation with support of the club's medical team.

Manchester United posted on X: "We can today confirm that while on international duty, midfielder Hinata Miyazawa suffered a fractured ankle. Your United family will be here to support you every step of the way, Hini."

Replying to fans via Instagram stories, Miyazawa said: "I will come back stronger. I will do my best to show you my play as soon as possible."

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It's a disappointing end to a spectacular year for Miyazawa whose stellar performances driving from midfield at this summer's World Cup won her the Golden Boot with five goals and clinched a dream move to United.

While there's never an ideal time to pick up an injury, Miyazawa can at least console herself that it has come during the WSL winter break, meaning she's likely to miss much fewer games than normal and be fit and raring to go again when the season begins to reach the business end.