2023-08-06 14:00:22
Keira Walsh It is still doubtful for the round of 16 match that England will play tomorrow in Brisbane against Nigeria (9.30 am). The English international of Barça is recovering from an injury suffered in the last match against Denmark and which made the worst fear for Sarina Wiegmano. However, the coach, the only one left in competition in this World Cup, has hinted that she could have minutes.
“He has already trained normally, we will see how he evolves in the next few hours and we will decide,” said a Wiegman who breathed when she learned that Walsh did not have torn cruciate ligaments. On paper, England are favourites. She is the 2022 European champion, but she wants to make history and put the World Cup star on her shirt.
The ‘Lionesses’, who reach the round of 16 after having won their three group stage matches (Haiti 1-0, Denmark 1-0 and China 1-6), are 4th in the FIFA Ranking. Meanwhile, Nigeria, which drew 0-0 against Canada and Ireland, beat Australia and finished second in the group. The Africans are 40th in the FIFA Ranking.
The difference is, at first glance, very noticeable. However, the coach of the Africans, Randy Waldrum believes that with the forward of Barça Asisat Oshoala “fit and ready to play” and with Desire Oparanozie already in shape to return after an injury, Nigeria can once again give, against England, the bell that it already gave against the Matildas.
POSSIBLE ‘ELEVENS’
England: Mary Earps; Jess Carter, Alex Greenwood, Millie Bright; Lucy Bronze, Georgia Stanway, Katie Zelem, Rachel Daly, Lauren James; Lauren Hemp, Alessia Russo
Nigeria: Preparation; Alozie, Ohale, Demehin, Plumptre; Ucheibe, Ayinde; Ajibade, Payne, Oparanozie; Don’t worry
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