The Italian Women’s National Team recently announced its roster for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, and one name that was noticeably absent was captain Sara Gama. This has caused some confusion among fans, so head coach Milena Bertolini has stepped in to explain the omission.
Bertolini explained that Gama was left off the roster due to a knee injury that she has been dealing with since the beginning of the year. The injury has been slow to heal, and the team’s medical staff determined that Gama would not be able to play at the level required for the World Cup. As a result, Bertolini and the rest of the coaching staff decided to leave Gama off the roster.
Bertolini also noted that while Gama’s absence is a big loss for the team, she is confident that the team can still be successful without her. She said that the team has a lot of talent and experience, and that they are ready to take on any challenge.
Despite Gama’s absence, Bertolini is still optimistic about Italy’s chances in the tournament. She believes that the team has what it takes to make a deep run in the tournament and that they will be able to make up for Gama’s absence.
Overall, it is clear that Bertolini and the rest of the coaching staff have made a difficult but necessary decision in leaving Gama off the roster. While it is unfortunate that Gama will not be able to join her teammates in France, Bertolini is confident that Italy can still have a successful tournament without her.
