Gabrielle Carle will replace Collins in Canada's Olympic squad, while Desiree Scott will take Carle's spot as an alternate for the Tokyo 2020 gold medallists, Team Canada said on Saturday.
Collins sustained the injury on Thursday during a closed-door training match against Nigeria, her first since fracturing her right leg in February.
Wishing you a speedy recovery, Syd❤️. We're all with you and we know you'll come back stronger!— CANWNT (@CANWNT) ——Nous te souhaitons un prompt rétablissement, Syd ❤️. Nous sommes tous avec toi et nous savons que tu reviendras plus forte !#CANWNT pic.twitter.com/HsEOnb1WGqJuly 20, 2024
"Our hearts go out to Sydney during this difficult time. She has worked incredibly hard to return in time for Paris 2024, and while this is a setback, we know she will come back stronger," said women's national team head coach Bev Priestman.
"She will be with us in spirit every step of the way.
"With the depth and resilience of our roster, it's a next-player-up mentality, and both Gabby and Desiree's experience will be invaluable to our team's success."
Canada will begin the defence of their Olympic title on July 25 against Group A opponents New Zealand. Priestman's side were bundled out in the group stage of last year's World Cup, co-hosted in Australia and New Zealand.
