The Matildas have suffered one other damage scare, with defender Charlotte Grant a sufferer of delayed concussion.
But as Grant watched on from the aspect of the sector on the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre, Matildas captain Sam Kerr hung out on an train bike as she continues her bid to beat a calf damage in time for the subsequent Monday’s Round of 16 conflict with Denmark.
Grant was concerned in a heavy conflict after approaching within the dying phases of Australia’s 4-0 FIFA Women’s World Cup win over Canada final Monday night time.
Concussion signs have since emerged, with Grant confined to the sidelines on Friday through the Matilda’s’ coaching session in Brisbane.
However, a Matildas spokeswoman mentioned Grant can be out there for choice for Monday’s match in Sydney, having met the requirement for concussion protocols.
Grant is the third Matildas participant to undergo from concussion through the event, with Mary Fowler and Aivi Luik having been concussed on the coaching paddock final week.
Kerr, who’s but to play within the event, wasn’t anticipated to affix the remainder of the squad for the common session as a part of her separate coaching program.
Matildas defender Clare Polkinghorne mentioned of Kerr: “She‘s been superb through it all.
“She always puts the team before herself, so right from the beginning, she‘s been our biggest supporter and always helping out where she can.
“While she hasn‘t been able to help on the field yet, she’s definitely still a massive part of this team and it has definitely helped us get to where we are.
“We’re really looking forward to having her back.”
Midfielder Cortnee Vine additionally wasn’t coaching with the primary squad, as a substitute working laps of the sector as a part of her load administration.
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Originally revealed as Sam Kerr lifts coaching depth forward of first World Cup look
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
