"I'll never be the same": Australia fans react to "heartbreaking" Sam Kerr injury news

Unsurprisingly, the news of Sam Kerr's injury has been met with shock and sadness in Australia.

The talismanic captain has been ruled out of the Matildas' opening two matches due to a calf injury picked up in training.

Tears were even shed by members of Mitchelton Football Club senior women’s team, based in Brisbane, when they found out about Kerr's injury.

Charlotte Andrew “cried on a public train,” her teammates said. “I’ll never be the same,” Andrew added, the yellow and green painted stripes on her face slightly smudged.

Another Matildas fan, Kate Deegan, called Kerr’s shock exclusion “heartbreaking."

“But she’s got a strong team behind her," Deegan added.

Her friends said: “There’s great depth in the team.”

Who will they watch now?

“Mary Fowler,” they yelled, referring to the forward who’s been chosen to replace Kerr up front.

Fowler was selected for the 2019 team but didn’t play, so there’s huge anticipation about her performance.