Matildas mull big Sam Kerr gamble as Aussie WC trend sparks burnout fears: Burning Qs
Anticipation is already at fever pitch for the Matildas’ World Cup semi final against England on Wednesday night at Stadium Australia.
Tony Gustavsson’s side made the final four for the first time via a thrilling penalty shootout victory over France, while England beat Colombia 2-1 inside 90 minutes to progress.
Although there’s so much to be excited about, there are a number of big question marks surrounding this Matildas side going into Wednesday’s clash.
Foxsports.com.au breaks them all down in Matildas Burning Questions!
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WILL SAM KERR START?
Every single Aussie match, the biggest question on everyone’s lips has been along the same lines. Is Sam Kerr fit? Will she play? How much will she play?
Against Denmark, the answer was about ten minutes, though she said afterwards she felt she was ready to go from the start.
Against France, she entered the fray ten minutes into the second half, meaning she played 40 minutes (including stoppage time), plus thirty minutes of extra time and another seven of stoppage time from that period.
77 minutes in total - with coach Tony Gustavsson revealing afterwards he was informed by the team’s medical unit “that she had limited minutes” she was able to play.“The biggest decision to be honest was when to bring Sam in. It was a massive decision even before the game to leave her on the bench,” he said.
“And
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