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Justin Chadwick

There were self doubts: Kerr opens up on hard journey

Sam Kerr is relishing being back with the Matildas and keen to put on a show at home again. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

Matildas captain Sam Kerr has opened up about the self doubts that crept in during her comeback from a knee injury, saying she is still about 15 per cent off from her usual self.

A normal recovery period from surgery for an ACL tear is 9-12 months, but Kerr spent a frustrating 20 months out of the game before making her highly-anticipated return in September.

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