Brisbane, Australia (AP) — With two players concussed in separate accidents two days before Australia’s second Women’s World Cup game, Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson can forgive fans for questioning what’s going on at practice.
Manchester City striker Mary Fowler and veteran defender Aivi Luik sustained mild concussions and joined star striker Sam Kerr on the injury list, team officials revealed Wednesday on the eve of Australia’s Group B game against Nigeria. It’s going to put a big strain on Australia’s attacking stocks.
“I totally understand if you didn’t see the training and if I were you sitting out there I would go ‘like what the heck is happening in training?’” Gustavsson said during a pre-game news conference Wednesday. “But it was a completely normal training.”
Tuesday’s session was part of…