- Sidelined since April 2025 after rupturing her ACL
- Ladies’s Asian Cup begins in Australia on March 1
Matildas star Mary Fowler has revealed her willpower to play within the Asian Cup which begins in Australia subsequent month – and confirmed her return from a ruptured ACL might be closely managed.
Fowler, 22, made her comeback in Manchester Metropolis’s thumping 5-1 win over Chelsea on February 2, a end result which nearly seals the Ladies’s Tremendous League title for the Residents.
After the centre ahead was injured in opposition to crosstown rivals Manchester United final April, one in every of Fowler’s first ideas was doubtlessly lacking the Asian Cup on dwelling soil.
Nicely conscious it may very well be the final event hosted in Australia following the World Cup in 2023, Fowler has been diligent in her restoration.
An computerized choice, Fowler might be within the ultimate squad named by Joe Montemurro, however what function she performs stays unclear.
‘From the second I acquired injured, there have been ideas in regards to the Asian Cup…can I be again earlier than then?’ she advised the Sydney Morning Herald.
Matildas star Mary Fowler has revealed her willpower to play within the Asian Cup subsequent month – and confirmed her return from a ruptured ACL might be carefully managed
Fowler made her comeback in Manchester Metropolis’s resounding 5-1 win over Chelsea on February 2, a end result which nearly seals the WSL title for the Residents
After rupturing her ACL final April, one in every of Fowler’s first ideas was doubtlessly lacking the Asian Cup on dwelling soil (pictured, throughout the 2023 World Cup)
‘I might like to be there, and ideally have performed some video games beforehand.
‘(In saying that) with the ability to watch the ladies (whereas injured), it has been very nice to see how properly they’re doing…and never have any emotions of envy.’
Fowler’s relationship with NRL famous person Nathan Cleary has captivated followers since they formally began courting in 2023.
The high-profile athletes dwell on reverse sides of the world, however have managed to make their romance work.
Cleary jetted over to the UK final October for the Kangaroos Rugby League Ashes tour in opposition to England.
The halfback was in a position to spend a while with Fowler when the vacationers travelled to Liverpool to play at Everton’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium.
‘I used to be primarily based in Manchester (with the Kangaroos) as a result of that’s the place Mary is…she was coaching on the time and I didn’t need to go away too typically,’ Cleary mentioned.
‘It was very nice to spend an prolonged time period collectively.’
Talking about Fowler’s damage rehabilitation, Cleary added: ‘With such an extended rehab, you don’t need to rush it when it will get to the tip.
‘She’s carried out her due diligence, so I’m excited for her.’
