After 10 months of injury rehabilitation, Vivianne Miedema, the all-time top scorer for the Dutch women’s national football team, the Orange Lionesses, has made her much-anticipated return.

She marked her comeback by coming on as a substitute for Renate Jansen in a Nations League match against Scotland.

Vivianne Miedema, the all-time top scorer for the Dutch women’s national football team, known as the Orange Lionesses, has made her comeback after a 10-month hiatus for an ACL rehabilitation.

She came on as a substitute for Renate Jansen in a Nations League match against Scotland, which took place on Friday, 27 October.

The match was already in the Dutch team’s bag when Miedema entered the pitch, with a 4-0 lead against the Scottish side.

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The opener was scored by former Gunner, Daniëlle van de Donk, 12 minutes into the game, followed by a goal from Esmee Brugts that extended the lead. Lineth Beerensteyn added two more goals in the second half to secure the win.

This is not just a remarkable moment for the Dutch national team but also a significant milestone for Miedema personally. She suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in 2022, which led to an extended absence from both her national team duties and her club commitments with Arsenal.

Only last weekend, the 27-year-old forward from Drenthe made her return to club football with Arsenal.

This injury had far-reaching consequences for Miedema, costing her the opportunity to represent her country in the Women’s World Cup held in Australia and New Zealand earlier this year. The Dutch team were eliminated in the quarter-finals by Spain, who eventually won the tournament.

Her return has been much-anticipated, given her status as the Orange Lionesses’ all-time top scorer. Miedema’s reintegration into the team is expected to boost the Dutch side’s attacking capabilities as they continue to compete on the international stage.

As national coach Andries Jonker leads the team through their Nations League campaign, the return of a player of Miedema’s calibre could be a decisive factor in their success.

The return of Miedema to both the Dutch national team and Arsenal is seen as a highly positive development, promising an exciting season ahead for both sides.

With her proven track record, there are high hopes for what she can bring to the game now that she is back on the field.

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