Sam Kerr will remain in London with her club Chelsea to receive treatment for her injury, and she will be replaced in the squad by uncapped 20-year-old midfielder Sarah Hunter, according to the team.
Due to a foot injury, Matildas captain Sam Kerr will miss Australia’s forthcoming international friendly against Canada in Langford and Vancouver.
Kerr will remain in London with her club Chelsea to undergo treatment for her injury and will be replaced in the squad by uncapped 20-year-old midfielder Sarah Hunter, according to the team.
Kerr scored in Chelsea’s 5-2 Women’s Super League victory over Leicester City on Sunday before being replaced after 81 minutes.
Australia is already missing injured goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold (arm) for the trip to Canada, where it will play friendlies on Friday and Tuesday.
