Jess Ziu has returned to first-team training for the first time in a year

Jess Ziu has been more than unlucky with injuries in the past two years, but the West Ham star returned to action during the international break.

Ziu returned to full training during the break for the first time since tearing her ACL and her return is a huge boost for Rehanne Skinner’s West Ham.

Jess Ziu returns to the pitch

Following eleven and a half months of recovery, Jess Ziu made her triumphant return for Ireland during their October international break.

After joining West Ham in March 2022, Ziu suffered a major knee injury on October 2nd just four games into her Hammers career.

The West Ham star tore her ACL, LCL and damaging other ligaments in what was a brutal setback.

Sending our 💚 to Jess Ziu after she suffered an ACL injury.

We’re with you Jess 👊 pic.twitter.com/RLD5Cifn0C

— Ireland Football ⚽️🇮🇪 (@IrelandFootball) August 24, 2024

Ziu made her return for West Ham in 2023, playing 19 games as she seemed to fully recover from the devastating injury.

During her brief time back on the field, Ziu secured a long-term contract with...