by England is “optimistic” that captain Leah Williamson will be willing to provide Italy in the semi -finals Euro 2025.
Williamson rolled her ankle and was forced against the quarter -finals against Sweden at the quarter -finals against Sweden on Thursday and was seen as he left the stadium in Krücken.
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Defender Esme Morgan filled up during the extension in England’s defense defense for Williamson and would have been the leading candidate on Tuesday.
Williamson rolled her ankle (Getty Images) during the victory against Sweden
Williamson rolled her ankle (Getty Images) during the victory against Sweden
But on Saturday at a press conference, Morgan suggested that Williamson’s injury is not as bad as feared first and could be available to start the semi -finals.
“We are very optimistic that Leah will be available,” said Morgan. “She seemed to be in a very high mood this morning. I want what is best for the team, and that is absolutely our captain on the field for us.
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“[My preparation] Is the same as with every single game, be ready to play when I am needed, I will know the role and be absolutely ready in the next few days to train at a high level.
“But we are very optimistic that Leah will be in order.”
The English players, who were presented in the quarter -finals of the Euro 2025, had a day of recovery on Friday before they started their preparations for the semi -finals on Tuesday, and two training days were planned behind closed doors for Saturday and Sunday.
Morgan, who said that England’s player was handled against Sweden after the drama of penalty shootout by watching Love Island in the coach, everyone was ready to go with “full energy” to go “full energy”
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“I went to bed quite late, it is just so difficult to switch off, especially if it was a game of the roller coaster emotions,” said Morgan. “Your heart just knocks and you always play moments again.
Esme Morgan celebrates after England’s victory with goalkeeper Hannah Hampton (Getty Images)
Esme Morgan celebrates after England’s victory with goalkeeper Hannah Hampton (Getty Images)
“Anyone who played significant minutes had a day of recovery to just be able to move back, move back. The finisher got on the train and had a really intensive session.
“It’s just about climbing your feet and getting yourself back to earth mentally, only to have a relaxing day to reset after all the night before the night before.
“And then the same thing again today. Only everyone can relax, switch off a little, ready to turn our full focus on the Italian game and be ready to go into it with full energy.”
