The right-back has issued an ominous warning to Australia’s World Cup rivals, saying she is back from injury ‘stronger, faster and better than before’
on Wednesday night – the 22-year-old is eager to make the step up onto the international stage.
The road to recovery had not been easy for Carpenter, who is considered one of the best defenders in the world and has been a mainstay for the Matildas since making her debut as a 15-year-old in 2016. “Definitely it was hard and there were some ups ands downs,” she said. “But the most important thing I was thinking was let’s go day by day. I don’t think I’ve worked so hard in my life [as] during my rehab. I feel stronger, faster and better than before.
Carpenter’s addition to the 24-woman squad is a major boost for Gustavsson with just four months to go before the co-hosted tournament begins in Australia and New Zealand.
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