Aston Villa Women can confirm Anna Patten will miss the remainder of the 2021/22 season.
The central defender has recently been dealing with glandular fever and will therefore miss our final set of fixtures.
Our no.44 took to social media over the past week to confirm the news...
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The decision has been taken in the best interest of Anna's long-term health.
The 22-year-old has not featured since March's 1-0 defeat to Chelsea at Kingsmeadow, but made eight appearances in claret & blue since signing on-loan from Arsenal during the January window.
Anna impressed instantly with some assured performances at the heart of the defence and picked up the club's February Player of the Month award.
Everyone at Aston Villa wishes you a speedy recovery, Anna!