(Reuters) - The absence of many first-choice players has presented a 'massive opportunity' for others to stake their claim in Canada's World Cup squad, coach Bev Priestman said as the Olympic champions prepare to face France in a friendly on Tuesday.
FILE PHOTO: Members of Canada's National Women's soccer team warm up before their match against the U.S. at the SheBelieves Cup women's soccer tournament in Orlando, Florida, U.S., February 16, 2023. REUTERS/Joe Skipper
Veteran midfielders Desiree Scott and Quinn will be absent from the match, along with star forward Janine Beckie, who was ruled out of the quadrennial tournament after she suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury last month. "But at the same time, it's a major opportunity. And, you know, to get that one camp away from your World Cup squad being announced and, you know, going into that World Cup squad, I think I have to look at the opportunity in it and see the bigger picture."
She had been a critical piece of the Canadians' gold medal effort at the Tokyo Games, where she played every minute of the tournament.
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