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title: "Arsenal defender Sampson out for 4 months"
canonical: "https://readwsl.com/2015/03/26/arsenal-defender-sampson-out-for-4-months/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Ella Cahoon"
section: "News"
published: "2015-03-26T21:41:08Z"
modified: "2015-03-26T21:41:08Z"
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# Arsenal defender Sampson out for 4 months

After beating Millwall Lionesses 7-0 in the FA Women’s Cup on Sunday, Arsenal Ladies will have to start their league campaign without defender Vyan Sampson who injured her knee during training.

The 18 year-old has is thought to be sidelined for around four months due to the injury sustained needing surgery.

The former Charlton Athletic youngster has represented England at Under-17 and Under-19 level.

Pedro Martinez Losa’s side travel to Notts County on Thursday the 2nd of April for their opening fixture of the new WSL 1 season.\
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