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Matildas goalkeeper Micah ruled out of Asian Cup

Australia's Teagan Micah has been ruled out of the Women's Asian Cup with concussion, a major blow to the Matildas' title hopes.

The Lyon star, who missed the 2023 World Cup due to concussion, stated she was "simply not ready" despite pushing her hardest to recover. She has been replaced by Brisbane Roar's Chloe Lincoln, with Mackenzie Arnold taking over as the number one.

The Matildas kick off their campaign against the Philippines in Perth on March 1, looking to end a 14-year wait for the trophy.