Midfield kingpin Jane being stretchered off injured in the 25th minute after being clattered down in a rough challenge was a blow against Argentina.
The South African Football Association said in a statement the team doctor, Dr Nthabiseng Maesela, believes Jane should be ready to face Italy.
“Refiloe is doing well. After going for a scan it was confirmed that she sustained a soft tissue injury and she should be back on the field soon,” Maesela was quoted as saying.
“I can further confirm that there are no other injuries or illnesses in the team. Everyone is healthy and ready to continue with preparations for our final group match against Italy on Wednesday.”
Italy, ranked 16th in the world, beat 28th-ranked Argentina 1-0 in their opening game. Banyana, ranked 54th, lost 2-1 against Sweden in their first match.
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Injured Banyana captain Jane should be ready to play against Italy
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Captain Refiloe Jane’s injury is “minor” and she should be back for the team’s must-win final World Cup group G game against Italy at Wellington Regional Stadium on Wednesday, Banyana Banyana’s team doctor says.
Italy’s 5-0 thrashing at the hands of Sweden on Saturday has left the door open for Banyana in the group despite the disappointment of the South Africans blowing a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 against Argentina on Friday.
South Africa need to notch their first ever World Cup victory against the Azzurri, and hope third-ranked Sweden’s strong form continues with a win or draw against Argentina (both 9am SA time on Wednesday). If Argentina shock Sweden and Banyana beat Italy goal difference and goals scored in the group become the deciders for second place.
Midfield kingpin Jane being stretchered off injured in the 25th minute after being clattered down in a rough challenge was a blow against Argentina.
The South African Football Association said in a statement the team doctor, Dr Nthabiseng Maesela, believes Jane should be ready to face Italy.
“Refiloe is doing well. After going for a scan it was confirmed that she sustained a soft tissue injury and she should be back on the field soon,” Maesela was quoted as saying.
“I can further confirm that there are no other injuries or illnesses in the team. Everyone is healthy and ready to continue with preparations for our final group match against Italy on Wednesday.”
Italy, ranked 16th in the world, beat 28th-ranked Argentina 1-0 in their opening game. Banyana, ranked 54th, lost 2-1 against Sweden in their first match.
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