Colombia's Caicedo in doubt for World Cup clash after health scare

The 18-year-old Real Madrid forward was at the centre of a health scare on Thursday when she stopped running and lay on the ground holding her chest.

Abadia on Saturday called it "an episode of tiredness, a bit of stress over her debut in a senior World Cup".

"It was just an episode and she is ok now," he added. "Linda has overcome the event. "Whether she will play, we have 24 hours or a bit more to decide. She is a very important player for football and for us in our game plan."

Caicedo, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer three years ago but made a full recovery, is a rising star of women's football. She scored in Colombia's opening 2-0 win over South Korea in her World Cup debut this week.

Colombia face two-time former World Cup champions Germany in Sydney with a place in the last 16 in Australia and New Zealand in sight.

 

July 28, 2023