By Aston Villa FC

Aston Villa Women can confirm Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah suffered a rupture of her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during last week's Conti Cup fixture against Everton.

The 27-year-old suffered the injury during the second half of our cup tie with the Toffees and will begin her rehabilitation immediately.

Everyone at Aston Villa is with you throughout every step of your recovery, Chaney!