Sam Kerr reveals what she’ll do when she stops playing, the job she’d love if she wasn’t a soccer superstar – and her chances of making the Olympics

Matildas captain Sam Kerr refuses to believe her Olympic dream is completely dead – but if she can’t perform on the field, she could still have a very important role to play off it.

The Chelsea forward suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury during a hot weather training camp in Morocco in early January, which virtually ruled her out of the Matildas’ campaign at the Paris Olympics.

Australia will play their group stage matches in Marseille and Nice and open their Olympic campaign against Germany on July 25. at the Stade de Marseille.

It typically takes six to nine months to recover from an ACL tear, but professional athletes often take longer to regain their strength and fitness.

This means Kerr would have to defy his medical history to have a chance of playing for the Matildas.

Kerrs loves the bond she has with her teammates and the camaraderie they enjoy even when playing against each other at club level.

Some possibilities have been suggested, such as carrying Kerr on the bench for as long as possible and possibly deploying her for a brief appearance if Australia qualifies for the medals.

It has also been suggested that Kerr could be used as a specialist penalty taker if she is unable to play but able to kick with her uninjured leg.

Now, Kerr has revealed the reality of her on-field role in Paris – and the news isn’t good for Matildas fans.

“In reality, the Olympics are probably not there, but I always try to do everything possible to get there as soon as possible,” she said in an interview with Vogue magazine.

It’s probably a little too early (for the Olympics), but I’m trying every day to be as strong as possible, as fit as possible and to start playing my best football again.

Kerr (pictured with fiancée Kristie Mewis) knows she can’t play forever and has started thinking about what she will do once her career on the field is over.

Chelsea striker hopes to stay in sport and plans to become a coach

During her time off, Kerr was able to reflect on what the next chapter of her life might hold, including the aspirations shelved by her soccer career.

For starters, she was able to devote more time to her Sam Kerr Football initiative.

This foundation aims to provide all children with opportunities to forge a career in sport and in-depth advice on physical wellbeing to produce the Matildas and Socceroos of the future.

“It’s definitely a good thing for me to give back to the community and give things that I didn’t necessarily have growing up,” Kerr said.

One thing is certain, Kerr’s future, beyond her game, will certainly remain in the sport she loves.

She’s not sure what her future role will be, but mentioned getting her coaching license is a real possibility.

Kerr (pictured with his fiancée Kristie Mewis) could pursue his true love outside of football after his playing days: music

Matildas fans will be hoping there are many more years of quality on the field left for the Australian skipper before she hangs up her boots.

Kerr has also been forced into a mentoring role with the Matildas due to injury, so she is developing her skills for a future in football beyond just playing already.

“I’m a very in-the-moment person and I want to continue playing as long as possible,” she said.

“I still have so many years ahead of me and I still want to play this game. Even though I was injured, I kind of realized that I would like to do something that keeps me in the game.

“I don’t know in what aspect, maybe I will do my coaching license, but I would love to stay in the game. My passion for the game is something I would like to continue doing.

There is also another option: pursue Kerr’s dream career outside of football and become a DJ.

It could even start at the Paris Olympics, where Kerr could become the Matildas’ resident DJ at the Olympic Village.

“I can’t sing, but I love putting on a show for people, so maybe be a DJ,” she said of life after football.

“If I could do anything and be the best at it, I would love to be a singer. I love going on stage and performing in front of people… but I can’t sing, so I don’t have a chance.