Talismanic Australian striker Sam Kerr has been officially ruled out of the Olympics, almost five months after a serious knee injury derailed her season with Chelsea. The Matildas captain, one of the biggest names in women's football, ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in January and her father declared months ago that she would not be fit for Paris.
Attacker Amy Sayer (ACL) and forward Sam Kerr (ACL) remain on the sidelines with long-term injuries, the squad announcement said, mentioning the duo's knee injuries. Kerr and Sayer will continue their rehabilitation programs in their home club environments and subsequently will not be available for selection for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Gustavsson said the 23-woman squad was a strong guide to his final Olympic lineup, but some omitted players, like injured midfielders Katrina Gorry and Aivi Luik, could come into consideration. Gustavsson mentioned that Gorry and Luik most likely will be physically available to be part of an Olympic roster.
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