Arsenal goalkeeper leaves international camp for personal reasons | OneFootball

Arsenal and Austrian national team goalkeeper Manuela Zinsberger has withdrawn from international duty due to personal reasons.

The 28-year-old is expecting her first child with her wife, Madeleine, who announced the news on Instagram.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 05: Manuela Zinsberger of Arsenal celebrates her team’s second goal scored by teammate Stina Blackstenius (not pictured) during the Barclays Women´s Super League match between Manchester City and Arsenal FC at Joie Stadium on May 05, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Arsenal‘s first-choice goalkeeper Manuela Zinsberger has left the Austrian national team camp for personal reasons, as announced by the Austrian Football Association (ÖFB). Zinsberger departed following Austria‘s 1-1 draw against Iceland in a European Championship qualifier on Friday.

The news comes as Zinsberger‘s wife, Madeleine, announced on Instagram that they are expecting a child soon. Zinsberger, a key player for both Arsenal and Austria, will be a significant loss for the national team as they prepare for their next qualifier against Iceland on Tuesday.