(Brisbane) Australia star Sam Kerr, injured in the first two games of the Women’s World Cup, announced on Saturday that she would be “available” again to face Canada on Monday (6 a.m. EST). ) in Melbourne, a decisive shock for the qualification of the host country.
” I feel good. The plan was always the same: miss the first two games and reassess [my condition] afterwards. We are there. I can be in the field. I will be available,” the Matildas striker explained at a press conference in Brisbane.
Hit in a calf, the emblematic face of the co-organizing selection had missed the inaugural match against Ireland (1-0 victory), his package being announced a few minutes before the meeting although the player had been injured since the day before.
The Chelsea striker had also forfeited the second game against Nigeria, a 3-2 defeat that left Australia in an uncomfortable position before the duel against the Canadians, where only a victory would qualify the local players.
“I would like to tell you [if I will play], but this is a major information for the opponents. To give it would be to help them. But I will be there and ready,” Kerr detailed. “I can’t wait for the day after tomorrow [Monday]”.
“The plan for me is to be involved” in the game, concluded the player with 63 goals in 121 caps.