Wed Sep 18 14:37:00 UTC 2024: ## Manchester City’s Top Scorer Khadija Shaw Misses Champions League Tie Due to Visa Issue
Manchester City will be without their star striker, Khadija Shaw, for their crucial Champions League match against Paris FC on Wednesday. The Women’s Super League’s top scorer from last season was unable to secure a visa in time to travel to France.
Despite attempts to expedite the process, Shaw’s visa application was denied, leaving City without their key attacking threat for the first leg of the second round qualifying tie. While the club is confident there will be no future visa issues for Shaw, providing they progress to the group stage, her absence for this match will undoubtedly impact the team’s performance.
Shaw, who scored an impressive 21 goals in 18 WSL games last season, was a vital part of City’s success. Her outstanding campaign earned her numerous accolades, including WSL Player of the Season, PFA Women’s Player of the Year, and FWA Women’s Footballer of the Year.
With Shaw unavailable, City will be relying on other attacking players, including newly signed Vivianne Miedema, to fill the void and secure a positive result against Paris FC.
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