"The 21-year-old was involved in a clash of heads early in the second half during the Gunners' 3-0 victory over Bristol City in the Women's FA Cup on Sunday. She was carried off the pitch on a stretcher, having been fitted with a neck brace, after a lengthy pause in play."
"Canada are scheduled to play Colombia, the United States and Argentina in the SheBelieves Cup during the international break in March. However, Arsenal said in a statement that she would miss the tournament, held in the USA, after suffering concussion."
"Olivia will remain at Arsenal under the supervision of our medical team during the international break while she recovers."
Olivia Smith, a 21-year-old Arsenal forward, suffered a concussion during a head collision in the second half of Arsenal's 3-0 Women's FA Cup victory over Bristol City. She was removed from the pitch on a stretcher with a neck brace following the incident. As a result, Smith has withdrawn from Canada's SheBelieves Cup squad, which will compete against Colombia, the United States, and Argentina during the March international break. Arsenal confirmed she will remain under the club's medical supervision during the international break for recovery. Smith, who became the first £1 million player in women's football history when joining Arsenal from Liverpool in July 2025, will miss the tournament held in the USA.
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