In addition to Marta against France, Brazil will be without Antonia, who suffered a fracture and is no longer fit to play at the Paris Olympics.
Antoniaone of the captains of the Women’s Selectionis out of the Paris Olympics. The right-back suffered a fractured fibula during the match against Spainvalid for the group stage. After a physical examination on the field and, according to the CBFno crepitation or other signs suggestive of a fracture were identified, but she will not be able to continue playing.
Despite the pain, the player continued on the field, but after the final whistle she received ice protection, still on the pitch. Antonia will remain with the Brazilian delegation in France, treating the injury together with the Medical Department of the Women’s National Team, but unable to be selected due to Arthur Elias.
Brazil continues training and preparing to continue competing in the Paris Olympic Games. This Friday, the 2nd, the team will have its last training session before the quarterfinals, a duel against the French team, the home team. In addition to Antonia, the Women’s Team will not have Marthasuspended after red card.
Source: sportbuzz
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