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Kerr to Captain Australia in Women's Asian Cup, Fowler Returns
Coach Joe Montemurro selected Mary Fowler despite limited playtime post-ACL injury while Charlotte Grant is likely omitted due to ongoing knee issues, impacting squad depth.
- On Feb 18, 2026, Mary Fowler headlines the Matildas' 26-player Asian Cup squad despite playing only a 15-minute cameo since her knee comeback.
- Following a brief comeback earlier this month, Fowler returned from an ACL injury but missed City fixtures with a `knock`, and Montemurro hopes she gets two or three 90 minutes before camp.
- Sam Kerr will lead the group, flanked by vice-captains Steph Catley and Ellie Carpenter, with eight Asian Cup debutants and A-League players Michelle Heyman and Holly McNamara included.
- Charli Grant appears increasingly likely to miss selection when Montemurro unveils his 26-player squad on Thursday, having not played for Tottenham since injuring her knee last November.
- The Asian Cup opens March 1 in Perth and also serves as World Cup qualifying, with Garriock praising Montemurro's coaching setup, attributed as `Garriock said`.
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