US EditionKerr Keen to Reclaim Australia Captaincy After Lengthy Layoff
Sam Kerr aims to regain Matildas captaincy after a 20-month injury hiatus, targeting full match fitness and leadership ahead of the 2025 AFC Women’s Asian Cup.
- On Saturday, Sam Kerr was recalled to the Matildas squad for a friendly in Cardiff, poised to make her first appearance since November 2023 on Sunday morning.
- After rupturing an ACL in January last year, Kerr endured a complex rehabilitation including a `mystery` leg pain that required surgery before returning for Chelsea last month.
- Kerr told Australian media she wants the captaincy back, saying, `Of course I still feel really passionate about that, I know I have so much more to give this team in a leadership role`, but she has not yet discussed it with coach Joe Montemurro.
- Kerr says she's not 90-minute fit and currently expects to play about 70 minutes, aiming to reach full 90-minute fitness over the next month before the Women's Asian Cup.
- Steph Catley has worn the armband and questions remain about post-injury leadership as Kerr aims to reclaim the Matildas captaincy ahead of next year's AFC Women's Asian Cup.
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Soccer-Kerr keen to reclaim Australia captaincy after lengthy layoff
(Reuters) -Striker Sam Kerr has set her sights on reclaiming the captain's armband for Australia despite questions being raised about her suitability for the role during an eventful 20-month period on the sidelines with injury. Read full story
Sam Kerr Eyes Leadership Comeback as Matildas Prepare for Asian Cup Challenge | Sports-Games
Sam Kerr aims to reclaim her leadership role as Matildas captain following an injury break. Despite being replaced by Steph Catley and facing legal issues, Kerr is ready to lead ahead of the Women's Asian Cup. Her return, post-motherhood, focuses on regaining fitness and preparing for upcoming challenges.
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The Straits TimesKerr keen to reclaim Australia captaincy after lengthy layoff
Striker Sam Kerr has set her sights on reclaiming the captain's armband for Australia despite questions being raised about her suitability for the role during an eventful 20-month period on the sidelines with injury. The Chelsea forward has been recalled to the Matildas squad for Saturday's friendly with Wale
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