Sam Kerr

Chelsea secured a hard-fought 2–0 victory over London City Lionesses in their first ever WSL London derby, maintaining their unbeaten domestic run under manager Sonia Bompastor. The match, played in front of 10,441 fans at Stamford Bridge, saw early momentum swing in Chelsea’s favour when defender Ellie Carpenter opened the scoring in just the sixth minute with her first goal for the club.

One of today's most successful football players, Sam Kerr, celebrates her 32nd birthday today. Unfortunately, due to an ACL injury, she has not been seen on the pitch for over a year. According to Chelsea coach Sonia Bompastor, fans will soon see her back in action. She also recently became a mother. Check out the interview with the star footballer, where she talks about her return to the pitch. 

The Matildas will play against South Korea without their star striker, Sam Kerr, who is still recovering from a knee injury. Kerr has been out since January, and there is no clear timeline for her return. Coach Tony Gustavsson has not given details about her recovery, which has created some uncertainty. The team will need to rely on other players to step up in her absence.

Despite missing Kerr, the Matildas are focused on performing well in their upcoming matches. The squad includes experienced players and young talents who will have the chance to prove themselves. Fans are hopeful that Kerr will recover soon, but for now, Australia must find a way to compete without their top goal scorer.

Chelsea striker Sam Kerr will not return to play before the international break in April, according to manager Sonia Bompastor. The Australian forward, 31, has been out for over a year due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained in January 2024. Despite returning to individual training in January, Kerr is still not fit to rejoin the squad. Bompastor stated that they are monitoring her progress weekly and will reassess her situation after the break. Chelsea has three more matches before then, including two against Manchester City and one against West Ham.

Kerr was included in Chelsea’s Champions League squad but did not play in their recent loss to Manchester City. Australia’s interim coach, Tom Sermanni, had hoped she would be available for two friendlies against South Korea in early April, but her return remains uncertain. In February, Kerr was found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment following an incident with a Metropolitan Police officer.