Sydney, Feb. 28 -- On the eve of Australia's opening match against the Philippines at the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup, its top star and captain Sam Kerr said on Saturday she was back to about 85 per cent of her best after a 20-month lay-off due to injury.
"I've had a long journey from my ACL. I'm honestly so excited, so grateful to be back here and to be playing football," Kerr said at a pre-match press conference.
Since early 2024, Kerr had been out of action for an extended period due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament and subsequent knee issues. She did not return to competition until September last year, when she resumed playing for her Women's Super League club, Chelsea, according to Xinhua.
"I'm probably 85 per cent and above. I d...