"There's a little bit of experimentation tonight. A little bit more. I need to tick off one little moment, or one little scenario that we think we could get at the Asian Cup. So, we're close, we're close to solidifying the situation with in terms of the squad. But the reality is, is that we've still got a little bit of work to do."
"Both are playing at a high level with their clubs: Bowen arguably the Kiwis' most in-form player as she anchors Inter Milan's backline and Stott captaining a Melbourne City side flying high in both the A-League Women and Women's Asian Champions League. Indeed, so strong has the latter's form been across the past year, she was crowned MVP of the newly revamped Women's Asian Champions League last season and was subsequently nominated for the FIFA Women's World 11. And yet, neither is in this squad."
"And yet, neither is in this squad. Mayne was asked about Stott's absence following the Gosford game and responded, She knows what she needs to do. Any player that's not here had got the feedback they need. Curious, because one does wonder what two highly-credentialled defenders need to prove to get into a side that has now conceded 13 goals across its last three games."
Joe Montemurro said there is a little more experimentation in the Matildas XI as he seeks to tick off scenarios ahead of the Asian Cup and solidify the squad, with tonight providing an opportunity to work further. Chelsea fans reacted to Sam Kerr returning to the start after recent absences and a sore calf. The Football Ferns' pedestrian defensive display last Friday focused attention on the absences of veteran defenders Katie Bowen and Rebekah Stott, both excelling at club level. Mayne said Stott knows what she needs to do and any player not selected has received feedback. The side has conceded 13 goals across its last three games.
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