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Live: Matildas take on world number three Germany in friendly
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Live: Matildas take on world number three Germany in friendly

Young talent gets call-up as senior players miss out due to injury and personal reasons

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  • The Matildas face Germany and Haiti in friendly matches serving as preparation for the 2027 Women's World Cup.
  • The squad features new call-ups while missing several key players due to injuries and personal circumstances.

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Why It Matters

The Matildas are preparing for the 2027 Women's World Cup, for which both they and their upcoming opponents have already qualified.

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Firstly, yes, it's called a 'friendly' but that doesn't mean these upcoming matches against Germany today and Haiti on Wednesday should be treated lightly.

These clashes are extremely important preparation for the 2027 Women's World Cup. Both teams have already qualified for the tournament, meaning all focus is on getting ready for it.

For the Matildas, a lot of attention is on younger talent. Hoping to debut in these matches is uncapped trio Tori Tumeth, Courtney Newbon and Hana Lowry - all called up for the first time to the squad.

Meanwhile, in-form Charli Grant, Alexia Apostolakis and Daniela Galic will be hoping to get some more national minutes under their belts.

Alanna Kennedy and Charlize Rule are unavailable due to injury, while Kyra Cooney-Cross and Mary Fowler are also out.

Germany will be without captain Giulia Gwinn and key player Vivien Endemann, who have been replaced by Sarai Linder and Nicole Anyomi.

Matildas star Mary Fowler made the decision to miss the upcoming friendlies, against Germany today and Haiti on Wednesday, for personal circumstances.

She was replaced by Leah Davidson.

Fowler is reportedly back in Sydney visiting her partner, Penrith Panthers NRL star Nathan Cleary, as he recovers from a career-threatening broken leg. These are presumably the unexplained “personal circumstances”, but nothing is confirmed.

Either way, coach Joe Montemurro has backed Fowler's decision.

Open Questions

  • Will the uncapped players debut in the upcoming matches?
  • What is the official nature of Mary Fowler's personal circumstances?

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This article was originally published by ABC Top Stories.

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