Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has performed predictable thoughts video games in regards to the health of star striker Sam Kerr forward of Australia’s conflict with England in London on Wednesday morning.
Kerr didn’t play within the Matildas’ 1-0 loss to. Scotland on Friday. with Gustavsson not revealing the Chelsea ahead’s harm.
Not for the primary time throughout his tenure as Matildas coach did Gustavsson refuse to offer particulars about gamers’ accidents and availability for matches.
“I can’t comment on that,” Gustavsson mentioned when requested if Kerr was injured.
“I’ll keep that close to my chest as of now. I’ll pass on that one.”
Gustavsson mentioned he and Kerr had “agreed” that it was “best for her” to not play towards Scotland.
“She’s come in from an extremely tough game environment with her club, with back-to-back games every week for almost two months.
“It’s about the bigger picture. if it was me 15 years ago as coach – young, inexperienced and think the short term result is what matters – I probably would have played her (against Scotland) and risked the big picture,
“But now with a little bit more experience, and with a little bit of ease and calm, I understand it’s a bigger picture.
“It doesn’t mean that I don’t want to win, but I don’t want to win at the expense of sacrificing key players, risking their health.”
Gustavsson mentioned Kerr would need to play towards England.
“If I’m guessing today, I’m guessing she will be available but that’s just speculation … but II know she would love to play,” he mentioned.
The Matildas’ loss to Scotland ended a successful run of seven matches for the Australians.
“As a coach you’re never better than your last game, so right now I’m probably a s*** coach,” Gustavsson mentioned.
“(But) these two years I’ve learnt a lot about the players. One of the reasons we’ve had that progression is I’ve learnt more how to use them and built off an identity they already have.”
Veteran Matildas defender Clare Polkinghorne mentioned taking part in towards the bodily Scotland was preparation for Australia’s battle with England.
“They do play very similar so it’s a good test run for us and we can go back and watch the video and see where we need to improve, and things to tighten up going into the (England) game because it’s going to be a big challenge for us,” Polkinghorne mentioned.
Source: www.news.com.au
