Matildas trip wasn't worth risk for Gorry
Brisbane Roars midfielder Katrina Gori is confident that her decision to withdraw the call-up for this month's Asian Cup in India will not keep her out of Matildas' squad in the future.
New mother Gori was approached by coach Tony Gustavsson to return to the Australian setup for the tournament after returning to play with the Roar this summer.
The 29-year-old, capped 78 times by Australia, found himself ruled out of selection though due to the difficulties of traveling with daughter Harper amid the COVID pandemic.
"It was a really difficult decision but at the end of the day I need to keep Harper safe," Gori told Network Ten.
"When I spoke to the doctor, we didn't think India was a very good idea for a four-and-a-half month old baby."
After taking a break from sports during pregnancy and the birth of Harper, Blonde announced her return in October.
After coming off the bench in Roar's season-opener against Perth Glory, Gorey has since been present for Brisbane and one of the park's best in a 1–0 loss to Western Sydney at Moreton Daly Stadium on Sunday. Were.
While Ghori will not be a part of Australia's Asian Cup campaign, she hopes her decision will not deter her from being a part of future Matilda camps going into next year's World Cup.
"I will support him from afar and try and play well, keep training, and hopefully see him next time," she said.
"I really wish I could be there but the circumstances are a little different."
