Everton's Aurora Galli Recounts Challenging ACL Recovery
Everton midfielder Aurora Galli has been navigating a difficult 20-month journey back to peak physical condition following a serious knee injury. The Italy international ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in September 2024 during the opening match of the Women’s Super League season against Brighton. Her recovery has presented numerous obstacles, leading to a prolonged path toward her eventual comeback.
Everton midfielder Aurora Galli, who also represents Italy, is continuing her battle to return to peak physical condition after sustaining a significant knee injury. The past 20 months have been described as challenging, marked by numerous obstacles on her path to recovery and an eventual comeback.
Galli's injury occurred in September 2024, precisely 83 minutes and three seconds into the first game of the Women’s Super League season. During a match where Everton was trailing Brighton 4-0, the midfielder attempted to challenge for the ball, resulting in her standing leg buckling. It was subsequently confirmed that she had ruptured an anterior cruciate ligament.
Reflecting on the period, Galli stated, “It was accepting that I couldn’t play football because it was my life. It was everything that I knew.” Her return from the injury has been difficult, underscoring the demanding nature of rehabilitation for professional athletes.
According to Guardian Football, this account is an extract from their women's football email newsletter, Moving the Goalposts.
