Sam Kerr scare puts spotlight on injured Matildas ahead of World Cup

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  • Chelsea striker forced off after 32 minutes with cramps
  • Catley, Foord and Fowler all battling fitness concerns

“Injury scare for Sam Kerr.” It’s the dreaded headline that is enough to induce a cold sweat and send Australian football into a mild panic, with just 10 weeks remaining until the start of the Women’s World Cup.

Monday morning’s news that the striker was forced off after 32 minutes in Chelsea’s comfortable Women’s Super League win over Everton – and the vision of her lying on the turf, head in hands – was concerning given Australia will kick off their tournament in 73 days.

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