"KINGSTON, England -- In a dress rehearsal for the League Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester United on March 15, Sam Kerr proved the difference as the Blues knocked their rivals out of the FA Cup with a 2-1 win to progress to the quarterfinals. But they won't be able to call on their go-to problem solver when the trophy is on the line in Bristol after the international break as the Australia international will be away at the Asian Cup."
"But Chelsea face a dilemma: They will lose Kerr and vital right back Ellie Carpenter for around four weeks if Australia make it to latter stages of the Asian Cup. That means the duo will be unavailable for the League Cup final on March 15, the Women's Super League clash with London City on March 21, and potentially the Champions League quarterfinal first leg against Arsenal on March 24, depending on their travel schedule and fitness after returning from Down Under."
Chelsea defeated Manchester United 2-1 in the FA Cup, with Sam Kerr coming off the bench and scoring within six minutes to open the scoring and register a goal in her 150th game. Chelsea had played much of the match without a natural striker before Kerr's substitution. Simi Awujo equalized for United, and Naomi Girma netted the extra-time winner. Kerr has scored nine goals in 10 games against United and showed moments of pre-ACL-injury form. Kerr and right back Ellie Carpenter face roughly a four-week absence if Australia progress in the Asian Cup, affecting several upcoming fixtures.
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