Australian superstar Sam Kerr has revealed she will take to the field in the Matildas' round of 16 match against Denmark despite spending time on the sideline with a calf injury. 9News
Sam Kerr speaks to a 9News reporter at Sydney Airport ahead of the Matildas' round of 16 match against Denmark. in training the day before the team's opening match against the Republic of Ireland.
As rumours surrounding Kerr's fitness ran rampant, the Chelsea gun was listed on the bench for Australia's crucial group match against Canada, but did not warm up and was not needed as the Matildas sent the reigning Olympic champions packing. The brief update from Kerr builds on the sight of the striker at team training on Thursday and Friday.
Observed with a ball at her feet, it was the strongest indication yet that Kerr will be fit to take on Denmark.For a daily dose of the best of the breaking news and exclusive content from Wide World of Sports, subscribe to our newsletter byMatildas v Canada in pictures: Australian players overjoyed after pulling off great escape; Olympic champs left in tears after World Cup exit
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