Liverpool will have two representatives at the upcoming 2024 Olympics in Paris, as two members of the Liverpool Women’s team have been called up for international duty. Fuka Nagano has been named as one of the 18 players to represent Japan, while Teagan Micah will be representing Australia.
For Nagano, this will be her first Olympics, and she expressed her excitement on Instagram, saying she is “honored to be heading to the Olympics with this amazing team.” Both Nagano and Micah will be expected to be involved in the competition until its conclusion on August 11.
It is worth noting that the new Women’s Super League season is set to begin on September 21, so the Liverpool duo will have a short turnaround between the Olympics and the start of the domestic season. However, they are likely to play key roles for Liverpool as they look to build on their performances from last season.
While Nagano and Micah will be competing in different groups, there is a possibility that they could face each other in the knockout rounds if both teams progress. This would undoubtedly add an extra level of excitement for the Liverpool teammates.
In terms of their group games, Japan has been placed in Group C and will face tough opposition. Their first match is against Spain on July 25, followed by matches against Brazil on July 28 and Nigeria on July 31. On the other hand, Australia is in Group B and will face Germany on July 25, Zambia on July 28, and the USA on July 31.
It is worth mentioning that there were initial hopes that Liverpool’s star player, Mohamed Salah, would represent Egypt at the Olympics. However, Liverpool has the power to block any call-up for the tournament, and it is unlikely that Salah will be allowed to participate.
Overall, Liverpool will have a strong presence at the 2024 Olympics with Nagano representing Japan and Micah representing Australia. Both players will be eager to make an impact on the international stage and then return to Liverpool for the upcoming Women’s Super League season. It will certainly be an exciting period for both the players and the club.