Captain Sam Kerr was once more lowered to a spectator’s position at Matildas coaching on Monday, whereas defender Alanna Kennedy wasn’t a part of the principle group for not less than the opening stage of the session on the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre.
Kerr’s left calf was strapped as she stood to the aspect of the sector talking to a member of the squad’s medical workers as her teammates ready for Thursday’s Group B conflict with Nigeria in Brisbane.
After watching the early levels of coaching, the star striker departed the coaching space.
Having already missed Australia’s opening match of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, final week’s 1-0 win over Ireland in Sydney, Kerr additionally gained’t play at Suncorp Stadium on Thursday.
A Football Australia spokeswoman on Monday afternoon denied a suggestion from inside the Matildas camp that Kerr had torn her calf.
Meanwhile, Kennedy, who was a key a part of Australia’s defence in opposition to the Irish, was on restricted duties on Monday as a part of load administration.
The Manchester City centre-back had been hampered by accidents earlier than making a profitable worldwide return in Australia’s 1-0 match warm-up win over France on July 14 in Melbourne.
Her efficiency in that match ensured her choice in opposition to Ireland within the coronary heart of Australia’s defence alongside Clare Hunt.
The Matildas, who lead Group B on three factors, two greater than Canada and Nigeria, can assure themselves a spot within the spherical of 16 with a recreation to spare by beating the Super Falcons on Thursday evening.
Originally revealed as Matildas captain Sam Kerr once more restricted to viewing position as the remainder of Australia’s squad practice
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
