Striker Nycole Raysla is excluded from the 2023 Women’s World Cup. The player suffered a sprain in her left ankle during the training game and will not have time to recover.
For the spot, coach Pia Sundhage called midfielder Angelina, who will compete in her first World Cup. The player was one of the substitutes that was with the team during the training period on the Gold Coast.
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Nycole was already on an special schedule since Brazil was called up. She got hurt in the friendly match against Chile in the beginning of the month and only last Friday (14) she was able to do the regular training.
According to Ge, Pia announced the decision after Nycole did some exams and the players were left crying. She was walking with the help of crutches and a leg protection. The striker will not stay in Australia and will return to Brazil to continue with the treatment.
