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Marie Hobinger joined Liverpool in July 2023 Liverpool have confirmed that Austria midfielder Marie Hobinger suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury against Manchester City last weekend. The 24-year-old went off with a knee problem midway through the first half of the Reds' 2-1 loss to City in the Women's Super League game at Anfield on Sunday. Liverpool have not said when she is expected to return but, because ACL injuries usually take between six months and a year to recover from, Hobinger may not play again this season. "Marie's scan results confirmed an injury to her anterior cruciate ligament, and she will now begin a period of rehabilitation with the support of everyone at the club, " said Liverpool Women club doctor Dr Amelia Woodhouse. "She will also have a surgical review in the coming days. " Hobinger joined the Reds from FC Zurich in the summer of 2023 and signed a new contract in January after becoming established as a key part of the squad. "Of course we're all devastated for Marie and football can be a cruel game at times, " said Liverpool head coach Gareth Taylor. "It's a tough road back but we will be with her every step of the way and helping her in any way we can. " Liverpool have lost all five of their WSL matches so far this season and are 11th in the table, ahead of bottom-placed West Ham on goal difference. Footballer raising money to pay for knee surgery Fifa to fund research into women's ACL injuries Built different: Why women athletes suffer ACL injuries more than males Build-up as England visit Latvia looking to book World Cup spot Did Man City let De Bruyne leave too soon? Beau Greaves - the 'very special' talent who beat Littler Some of music history’s most shocking stories revealed Explore Bruce Springsteen's remarkable life story Thrilling biopic of the extraordinary abolitionist, Harriet Tubman Paul Sinha tests his audience with the ultimate pub quiz In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week Beau Greaves - the 'very special' talent who beat Littler Did Man City let De Bruyne leave too soon? 'Biggest thing since independence' - Cape Verde celebrates World Cup spot Should F1 TV coverage concentrate on track action? England's striking dilemma - how would you rank Tuchel's options? How Bright left her mark on historic Lionesses What could change in first England squad since Euro 2025? 'Another celebrity boss? No, I've earned my chance' Three players, 57 goals - who is the best striker? Blowing whistle on racism killed my career - Burrell Is 'humble' Kane still England's undervalued superstar? 'I thought it was a heart attack' - how collapse changed Kirby's life Was Slovakia win Northern Ireland's best display under O'Neill? Captain, player, manager, Mister, number one - Davids at Barnet I'd give up winners to hug family again, says paralysed jockey Lee Does Federer have a point? Are courts being slowed to aid Alcaraz and Sinner? 'Being gay in men's football is a very toxic place' Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.