Manchester City forward Vivianne Miedema has undergone a second knee operation to address ongoing physical discomfort, the club announced on June 8, 2026.
The 29-year-old striker is expected to recover in time for the upcoming football season's pre-season preparations as she begins her rehabilitation process.
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Miedema made her return to action on May 31, 2026, playing 30 minutes and scoring the final goal in Manchester City's 4-0 FA Cup final victory against Brighton & Hove Albion.
However, subsequent assessments revealed she was still not fully fit, leading to the joint decision between Miedema and Manchester City to opt for surgical intervention.
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The knee injury forced Miedema to withdraw from the Netherlands national team for the World Cup qualifiers against Ireland, which ended in a 3-2 defeat, and Poland.
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According to national team coach Arjan Veurink, severe health problems affecting Miedema's mother also contributed to the forward's absence from the national squad.
