Ireland captain Katie McCabe limped out of Arsenal’s Champions League quarter-final win over Bayern Munich, raising concerns about a possible long-term injury when she was pictured on crutches and in a protective boot.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 29: Katie McCabe of Arsenal is substituted after an injury during the UEFA Women's Champions League quarter-final 2nd leg match between Arsenal and FC Bayern München at Emirates Stadium on March 29, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 29: Katie McCabe of Arsenal is substituted after an injury during the UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter-final 2nd leg match between Arsenal and FC Bayern München at Emirates Stadium on March 29, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

The press in Ireland are reporting that the 27-year-old appeared to sustain a metatarsal injury to her left foot when she was substituted in the 89th minute.

She later emerged on crutches to join in the post-match celebrations with her team-mates.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 29: Katie McCabe of Arsenal, seen with crutches after picking up an injury in the game, speaks with teammate Leah Williamson following the UEFA Women's Champions League quarter-final 2nd leg match between Arsenal and FC Bayern München at Emirates Stadium on March 29, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 29: Katie McCabe of Arsenal, seen with crutches after picking up an injury in the game, speaks with teammate Leah Williamson following the UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter-final 2nd leg match between Arsenal and FC Bayern München at Emirates Stadium on March 29, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Despite also losing captain Kim Little early in the match, Arsenal won 2-0 in front of a record 21,307 fans at the Emirates Stadium, with goals from Frida Maanum and Stina Blackstenius.

The team’s victory led them to their first Champions League semi-final since 2013.

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As for McCabe, she is awaiting the results of a scan that is set to take place on Thursday.

https://twitter.com/Katie_McCabe11/status/1641212941079834625

There is no update on Kim Little’s injury at the time of writing.

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