SYDNEY, Aug 3 (Reuters) – Australia want Sam Kerr back on the pitch with them in their Women’s World Cup knockout tie against Denmark but feel they have shown they have the firepower up front to win without her if need be, goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold said on Thursday.
Striker Kerr, Australia’s captain and best player, has not played a single minute of the three games in the campaign so far because of the calf injury sustained in training on the eve of the tournament.
She suited up for the final opening-round fixture against Canada on Monday but was not required as the co-hosts ran rampant with a 4-0 victory over the Olympic champions in Melbourne.
“We always want Sam on the field and she’s a world-class striker but…