American midfielder and Lyon player Catarina Macario was announced as low for Women’s World Cup this summer, explaining that he has not fully recovered from last year’s serious knee injury.
“Although I am very excited and very optimistic about my future as a soccer player, I am saddened to announce that I am not physically ready to be part of the United States team at the World Cup,” which will take place from July 20 until August 20. in Australia and New Zealand, he explained on social media.
“My desire to return to play for my country has strengthened my preparation and energized my daily life. But the most important thing now is my psychological health and my getting back in shape for my next season at the club”, added the player from Lyons.
Macario, 23 years old and born in Brazil, was injured on June 1, 2022 in the last match of the French championship for the Lyon team. The victim of a torn anterior cruciate ligament, he underwent surgery a few days later, before a six-month recovery period.
It should be noted that the World Cup casualty list is extensive, as they previously announced that players such as Miedema, Kirby, Williamson will not feature due to injury…
Source: La Verdad
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