The Matildas’ keeper ranks have been bolstered with rising star Teagan Micah cleared for her first recreation in six months, after recovering from a nasty concussion that left her “bed bound”.
Micah, 25, was injured whereas taking part in for Swedish membership FC Rosengard in December 2022 in a Champions League match.
The keeper made a courageous problem however caught a blow to the pinnacle from Benfica’s Cloé Lacasse’s foot early within the second half.
Micah had been in spectacular kind, with Matildas’ coach Tony Gustavsson pulling her into the squad to interchange injured keeper Lydia Williams within the 4 video games Australia performed main into December.
She posted on social media in a single day that she was lastly match to take the sphere after a really lengthy restoration.
“Six months on the sideline and I’m back,” she wrote.
“I don’t think words can express the journey I’ve been on, but I’ll try my best.
“The last thing I expected was to be hospitalised with a major concussion in December just eight months out from the Women’s World Cup.
“I spent about two months struggling to get through a ‘normal day’ and found myself bed bound for most of it.
“My mental health declined so fast and this injury has given me a whole new perspective and appreciation for my everyday health.
“From not being able to even go on walks to feeling so nauseous and dizzy with chronic headaches after training, I struggled so much with the idea of ever being able to play professional football again.
“I’m so grateful for the people that helped me along my journey to recovery.
“The coaches and staff at the Matildas and FC Rosengard have helped me immensely in my recovery back to the field.
“I would also like to give out so much love to my family and friends who during this time saw how much I struggled and were always there to pick me back up each day.
“I think most importantly Dr Brandi and our SSSM staff I wouldn’t be playing football without you and I’m endlessly grateful.
“I can’t wait to keep pushing and see where the next few months take me.”
The Swedish season is simply midway by way of so Micah nonetheless has just a few weeks to show her health earlier than the Australian Women’s World Cup squad is called.
Micah was a part of the 2019 World Cup prolonged squad however didn’t make her debut till 2021 on the Tokyo Olympics. She now has 14 caps to her identify.
The FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off on July 20, with Australia taking part in Ireland of their oepning match.
Originally revealed as Matildas keeper Teagan Micah reveals the horror negative effects from a nasty head harm
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