The 21-year-old’s right knee injury happened on Sunday morning when she warmed up for New Zealand’s match against Colombia in Bogotá.
Van der Meer, who has played every minute of the 2023–24 Liberty A-League season for the Phoenix, has been instrumental in Wellington’s ascent to third place and helped the team achieve the league’s equal-best defensive record (five goals surrendered).
Marisa is going through a terrible time, according to Phoenix head coach Paul Temple. The player, how heartbreaking it must be for her, and how sad she must be are the first things that come to mind when you hear that kind of news.
Marisa truly deserved this Ferns call-up because she’s been playing so well this season. It is heartbreaking that it occurred at that time when she was out of the country and away from her friends and family.
“At first, you think about her, and then you realise that losing a player like Marisa for the remainder of the season is another huge blow to the team,” Temple continued.
“Losing players like Marisa for the season creates a lot of significant issues for the squad and the club.
“However, Marisa’s well-being is currently the most crucial concern, and we must ensure that she receives the care and support she requires for her rehabilitation and the upcoming phases of her journey.”
“However, Marisa’s well-being is currently the most crucial concern, and we must ensure that she receives the care and support she requires for her rehabilitation and the upcoming phases of her journey.”
“They’re now following a similar recovery schedule, so having someone else in the same atmosphere who understands precisely what they’re going through could be beneficial for them both.
We truly want Maria and Wiz in the area as they are such wonderful people. Because of their beneficial impact on the group, they can still be a valuable member of this team for the remainder of the season.
