- Sam Kerr tore his ACL in training camp in January.
- He recently admitted that his recovery has been frustrating.
- Matildas have no plans to bring back their superstar striker
Interim Matildas coach Tom Sermanni has stated there are “no real timeframes” when it comes to Sam Kerr’s return.
Kerr, 31, ruptured her ACL at a training camp in Morocco with Chelsea in January and admitted in a recent podcast on the BBC’s Women’s Football Weekly that her recovery has been difficult.
The superstar forward also stated that “there’s a little more going on than just the ACL” without going into details.
“There is no real timetable for his return,” Sermanni told the Sydney Morning Herald.
“I’ve spoken to Sam, and the key thing that I think everyone is stressing – the Chelsea staff, the Chelsea medical staff and their own people – is that it’s really important that Sam takes the time to make sure he comes back.” . without sparing efforts.
“The key premise in all of this is to get Sam back on the football field as safely as possible and make sure that when he comes back, he’s back for a long time.”
Meanwhile, Sermanni will rely on a mix of youth and experience in his first game in charge when the Matildas take on Switzerland at Zurich’s Stadion Letzigrund in a friendly on Saturday (5:00 AEDT).
The interim chief awaits a response against The Nati.
Interim Matildas coach Tom Sermanni has stated there are “no real timelines” when it comes to the return of Sam Kerr (pictured after scoring a wonder goal against England at the 2023 World Cup)
Kerr, 31, ruptured her ACL at a training camp in Morocco with Chelsea in January and admitted in a recent podcast on the BBC’s Women’s Football Weekly that her recovery has been difficult (pictured, with his partner Kristie Mewis).
Tom Sermanni will be in charge when the Matildas take on Switzerland in Zurich in a friendly on Saturday (5am AEDT)
“The team was hurt by what happened at the Olympics and they are desperate to get back to winning ways,” Sermanni said.
‘And that all starts with the leaders and experienced players on this team, and we have a great group of professionals.
“And also, there are a lot of young players coming to camp, some for the first time.”
“It’s important for us to create a positive environment from the perspective of senior players, but also an environment that welcomes young players so they can have confidence.”
Sermanni also made it clear that young Manchester City player Fowler must be a fundamental part of the team in the future.
‘She is an exceptional talent. “There are two or three exceptionally talented players on this team,” he said.
“One of my key goals is for those players to really take their game to another level.”
