Spate of ACL injuries in professional sport - in pictures

Arsenal's Jurrien Timber sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury on his Premier League debut against Nottingham Forest, on the opening day of the season. Reuters
Real Madrid's Eder Militao suffered an ACL injury in his club's victory over Athletic Bilbao, in their opening fixture of the La Liga campaign. EPA
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois tore a ligament in his left knee and will require surgery. AP
Real Madrid signed Chelsea's Spanish goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga on a season-long loan to replace Courtois. AFP
Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku, who signed for the club in June, sustained an ACL injury in pre-season training. USA Today Sports
Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings is also facing a long spell on the sidelines, following an ACL injury. PA
England captain Leah Williamson was forced to miss the Women's World Cup after sustaining an ACL injury while playing for Arsenal. Getty
England forward Beth Mead, star of the country's European Championship win, suffered an ACL injury in November that kept her out of the Women's World Cup. EPA
France fly-half Romain Ntamack will miss playing for his country in the Rugby World Cup due to an ACL injury. PA