LONDON (AP) – Alex Morgan could make his Tottenham debut in the FA Women’s Cup quarter-finals against Arsenal on Saturday.
The 31-year-old American striker, who gave birth to his daughter Charlie Elena Carrasco in May, has been playing since 2019.
Morgan arrived in London last week after signing for Tottenham from Orlando Pride, but has been studying all week.
“She is one of our players and as you can decide to play because all the documents are made,” Tottenham co-coach Juan Amorós said Thursday. “We’ll have to wait almost the last minute. “
The two-time World Cup winner must return to Orlando for the National Women’s Football League next year, but Tottenham is in a position to make the deal bigger.
“She’s a mom recently, her husband’s still in America,” Amoros said. “There are many things that can influence the next step, so we have to step by step in this case and see how they have compatibility in London.
“The main purpose is for her to be part of the Spurs family. She’s already very pleased that everything goes and the club and her classmates make her feel welcome. Obviously, a player of this caliber, we have to stay long enough. “as much as possible. We’ll see at that, but the most important thing is that she’s satisfied and part of the family. “
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