Sam Kerr has had an “icky” few months since the Women’s World Cup ended in August.
After her campaign was put on hold due to a calf injury sustained in training before the Matildas’ opening game against Ireland, Kerr led her team from off the field and didn’t take a step on it until the 79th minute of their last-16 win over Denmark. While the Australian captain was able to play in team’s quarter-final, semi-final and third-place playoff, much to the joy and relief of local fans, something happened in the match with Sweden that set her fitness back again.
“It’s been difficult to be honest,” Kerr said on Saturday ahead of the Matildas crucial Olympic qualifier against the Philippines. “I re-did my …