Zara Shaw wins Liverpool Women’s Player of the Month Award

Zara Shaw has been named Liverpool F.C. Women’s Standard Chartered Player of the Month for April after her emotional return from injury.

The 18-year-old won the fan vote on Liverpool’s official website to claim the award for the first time.

Shaw made a huge impact after returning from a long injury layoff, scoring the winning goal against Charlton Athletic Women F.C. in extra-time of the Women’s FA Cup quarterfinal.

It was her first senior appearance in more than 400 days after recovering from the second ACL injury of her young career.

The goal secured Liverpool’s place in the FA Cup semifinals and quickly became one of the club’s most emotional moments of the season.

Speaking after receiving the award, Shaw admitted she did not expect it.

“It’s an amazing feeling,” she said. “I didn’t expect it, if I’m honest.”

“I’ve just enjoyed being back in with the girls and enjoying football again really.”

She also reflected on her dramatic return against Charlton.

“It was really, really special. It’s a day I’ll definitely never forget.”