Manchester City can confirm that Risa Shimizu’s absence throughout the start of our 2026/27 season is due to a quad injury.
The Japan international sustained the issue in the latter stages of our pre-season preparations.
Shimizu spent 2025/26 on loan at Barclays Women’s Super League outfit Liverpool as she looked to make her return to full fitness following an Anterior Cruciate Ligament rupture the season prior.
Now, the 30-year-old is looking to return to Andrée Jeglertz’s side as quickly as possible, with Shimizu already making positive progress in her rehabilitation with the Club’s medical staff.
Everyone at City would like to wish Risa the very best in her recovery.
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