Matildas’ Olympics hopes take major hit as Kerr suffers ‘devastating’ injury blow
Australia women’s football star Sam Kerr faces a prolonged spell on the sidelines after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury during Chelsea’s warm-weather training camp in Morocco.
Kerr will now begin rehabilitation with the London club’s medical team and her absence will be a huge blow to the Blues as they bid for a fifth successive English Women’s Super League title.
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Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson described the news as a “devastating blow” for all involved.
“Considering how hard Sam has worked over the past six months to return to play, this news is a devastating blow for everyone,” Gustavsson said.
“With her ability to lead by example, Sam’s guidance and influence on the team is significant and, as a result, this will be an incredible loss for the national team.
“Our focus now is on ensuring she has all the support she wants and needs to navigate recovery and rehab.”
Although Kerr’s injury timeline has not been determined, the ACL tear is likely to rule her out of the remainder of Chelsea’s season as well as the Paris Olympics, should the Matildas seal qualification by beating Uzbekistan in February.
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Matildas captain Kerr has scored four goals in eight games for WSL leaders Chelsea this season, while finding the net five times in four European Champions League appearances.
Kerr, who has scored 99 goals in 128 career games for Chelsea, will now be assessed by a
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