Sam Kerr could potentially become 'a more balanced athlete' when she is fully recovered from her knee injury as fans looked for a silver lining following the Matildas star's shattering news.
Kerr, 30, is in severe doubt for the Paris Olympics after suffering an antertior cruciate ligament rupture while playing for English club Chelsea overnight.
The knee injury typically requires eight to twelve months of recovery time. With the Paris Games just six month and 16 days away, Matildas fans are increasingly fearful they won't see their star striker feature.
But there are reasons to be hopeful.