Soccer-Australia captain Kerr to miss Canada friendlies


Soccer Football - Women’s Champions League - Group D - Chelsea v Paris FC - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - November 23, 2023 Chelsea's Sam Kerr reacts Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs/File Photo

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Matildas captain Sam Kerr will miss Australia's upcoming international friendlies against Canada in Langford and Vancouver because of a foot injury.

Striker Kerr will stay in London with her club Chelsea to receive treatment on the injury and has been replaced in the squad by uncapped 20-year-old midfielder Sarah Hunter, the team said.

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