SportABC News & HeadlinesMary Fowler out of Matildas for Germany and Haiti games due to personal circumstances
Mary Fowler has pulled out of the Matildas squad for upcoming friendlies against Germany and Haiti due to personal circumstances, with her partner Nathan Cleary recovering from serious leg surgery.
Mary Fowler will be replaced by Leah Davidson for the upcoming friendlies, with the Matildas star withdrawing due to personal circumstances.
Matildas star Mary Fowler has withdrawn from Australia's squad for two European friendlies due to personal circumstances, Football Australia confirmed on Tuesday.
Fowler's partner, NRL star Nathan Cleary, is recovering in Sydney after suffering a compound fracture and dislocated ankle in a hip-drop tackle during the preliminary final.
Charlton Athletic midfielder Leah Davidson has been called into the squad, with Australia facing Germany on Saturday before taking on Haiti on October 13.
Matildas star Mary Fowler has been withdrawn from the Australian squad for two upcoming internationals, due to personal circumstances.
A release from Football Australia on Tuesday morning said the decision had been taken following discussions between Fowler, Manchester City and Matildas staff.
Fowler has been in solid form, coming on as a sub to spark a comeback win for Manchester City over WSL rivals Arsenal on Monday morning, Australian time.
There was no talk of injury after the game.
Fowler's partner, Nathan Cleary, is recovering in Sydney after leg surgery.
The Penrith Panthers NRL star went into the preliminary final against Newcastle with a broken foot, before suffering a compound fracture and a dislocated ankle in a hip-drop tackle, requiring emergency surgery.
Fowler has been replaced in the Australian squad by Charlton Athletic midfielder Leah Davidson. Davidson has made four appearances for the Matildas since her international debut in 2024.
The Matildas are playing two international friendlies in Europe as they continue preparations towards next year's FIFA Women's World Cup.
Australia split a two-match series with Mexico in June, with one win each.
Now the Matildas will face Germany in Karlsruhe on Saturday morning, Australian time before taking on Haiti in France on October 13.
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