Manchester City forward Vivianne Miedema says she did not take part in part of the team’s title run-in because of a family matter. According to reports, the Dutch player explained on social media that her absence was linked to concern for her mother. Both outlets describe her message as an update on why she missed games during a period when City were competing for the league title. The Independent frames the reason as “concern for her mum” and refers to it as a “family matter,” while the Belfast Telegraph likewise reports that Miedema discusses missing the title run-in for the same personal reason. The accounts do not provide additional detail about her mother’s situation, and they do not specify the exact match dates or length of her absence. Overall, the reports present the explanation as a personal update shared directly by the player, without attributing further information to the club or third parties.