Miedema has missed Man City’s last two WSL matches but they clinched the title on Wednesday evening after Arsenal’s draw with Brighton
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Vivanne Midema missed Man City’s title run-inopen image in gallery
Vivanne Midema missed Man City’s title run-in (Getty)
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Vivianne Miedema says she “can’t wait to tell mum we won the league” as the Manchester City forward opened up on the family matter that has been behind her recent absence.
Miedema has missed City’s last two Women’s Super League matches, while her team-mates held up a shirt bearing her name and squad number as they celebrated being crowned WSL champions on Wednesday night – following nearest rivals Arsenal’s draw with Brighton.
The 29-year-old revealed on Thursday morning that her mother experiencing “serious complications” after undergoing chemotherapy in her battle against cancer was behind her missing the title run-in.
“The last 2.5 weeks have been really difficult for us as a family,” she said on Instagram. “My mum had serious complications after her chemo treatment for cancer and has been in the ICU since.
“She’s been fighting for her life, and by some miracle, she is still here. Now she’s fighting hard through the small steps of recovery, although there are still many big hurdles ahead.
“Thank you all so much for the love, support, and messages
“PS. Can’t wait to tell mum we won the league.”
Man City are WSL champions after Arsenal’s draw with Brightonopen image in gallery
Man City are WSL champions after Arsenal’s draw with Brighton (Getty)
Vivianne Miedema has missed the last couple of matches while her mother has been illopen image in gallery
Vivianne Miedema has missed the last couple of matches while her mother has been ill (Getty)
Dutch international Miedema, the leading scorer in WSL history, contributed 10 goals in 19 appearances this season as City claimed their first league title since 2016.
City’s coronation was confirmed after Arsenal, whose defence of their Women’s Champions League title came to an end last week following a semi-final defeat by Lyon, dropped points at Brighton.
A 1-1 draw in the first of three matches in hand for the third-placed Gunners means they can no longer catch City.