China's women's football team confirmed on Monday that its star forward Wang Shuang will miss their upcoming Paris Olympic Asian qualifying matches due to a serious injury.
Wang Shuang (R) passes the ball during the Group D match against England at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Adelaide, Australia on Aug. 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)
"Wang has been suffering a severe Plantar fasciitis and other injuries recently. Therefore she can't compete for the national team," read an official statement.
"The team will face the challenges bravely, and we wish Wang a speedy recovery."
The Chinese team is set to play against DPR Korea, Thailand and South Korea on October 26, 29 and November 1 in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian province. The "Steel Roses" must win the group to ensure a spot in the final stage of the qualifying campaign.
China has called up several overseas players including Zhang Linyan of Tottenham Hotspur.
Roster:
Goalkeepers: Zhu Yu, Xu Huan, Pan Hongyan;
Defenders: Wang Shanshan, Yao Wei, Chen Qiaozhu, Dou Jiaxing, Liu Yanqiu, Wang Linlin, Li Mengwen;
Midfielders: Zhang Rui, Yang Lina, Yan Jinjin, Yao Lingwei, Wu Chengshu, Zhang Linyan, Shen Mengyu, Shen Menglu;
Forwards: Wang Yanwen, Lou Jiahui, Tu Linli, Wurigumula.
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