Brazil unsure if Marta will play against Australia
Paris, June 13 -- Brazil played coy on the status of star player Marta ahead of its Women's World Cup match against Australia, a team reeling from a first-round upset and unsure if it will face the six-time FIFA Player of the Year.
Marta did not play in Brazil's opening game against Jamaica because of a left thigh injury, but the forward has been transitioned from medical treatment to training. She got in two days of practice ahead of Thursday's Group C game at Stade de la Mosson in Montpellier.
"Marta went back to training, we are still going to have a meeting to see how she feels and make a decision," said Brazil coach Vadao. "We've increased the training bit by bit until we have certainty. We are going through the motions with Marta....
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