SYDNEY (AP) — Sam Kerr has been named instead in Australia’s round-of-16 match in opposition to Denmark on the Women’s World Cup on Monday.

The Matildas’ inspirational captain has recovered from the calf harm that dominated her out of the co-host’s opening two group video games. But coach Tony Gustavsson has opted in opposition to enjoying her from the beginning of the sport at Stadium Australia.

Kerr went into the World Cup as one of many favorites to be main aim scorer, having simply helped her membership crew Chelsea to a trophy double of the Women’s Super League and FA Cup.

She was the face of Australia’s buildup to the match, which is being co-hosted by New Zealand.

But she has been sidelined since injuring her left calf on the eve of her nation’s first recreation in opposition to Ireland on July 20.

Emily van Egmond and Mary Fowler begin in assault for Australia.

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