Sonia Bompastor expressed uncertainty about Sam Kerr's return to Chelsea due to her ongoing recovery from an anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained in January 2024. Kerr has not played since December 2023 and will miss upcoming matches, including a crucial Women's Champions League semi-final against Barcelona and a Women's Super League match against Crystal Palace. Despite being named in the squad, Bompastor highlighted the lack of a clear timetable for Kerr's return, stating that while progress is being made in her rehab, her presence this season remains questionable.
I'm not in a position to give any timeframe on her return but she won't be involved in the games this week. Sam is progressing in her rehab but I don't have enough elements to say we will see her this season. Hopefully yes, but it's difficult for me to say.
Chelsea have three league games remaining after this week - against Manchester United, Tottenham and Liverpool. They will also face United in the Women's FA Cup final on May 18.
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