Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor confirms Sam Kerr will not be available for the UEFA Women’s Champions League clash against Barcelona. Despite training recently, the Australian forward is still being carefully managed as part of her injury recovery plan.
Lauren James is back in the squad and available to start though not yet fit for the full 90 minutes. Bompastor emphasized Chelsea’s focus on efficiency and mentality ahead of facing one of Europe’s top sides at Stamford Bridge.
With key players like Erin Cuthbert expressing their desire to finally get one over Barça, the motivation is sky-high for this intense rivalry.
The manager acknowledged that Chelsea must be more clinical in the final third and that despite underwhelming recent performances, belief remains strong within the squad.
Expect a high-level tactical match as Chelsea aim to rewrite their European narrative.
