‘She’s in’: Kerr to End 20-Month Absence

‘She’s in’: Kerr to end 20-month absence

After 609 days on the sidelines and sitting on 99 goals, Matildas captain Sam Kerr is finally ready to return to action for Chelsea's season opener.

Sonia Bompastor has called for patience as striker Sam Kerr returns to the Chelsea squad for their Women's Super League opener against Manchester City.

The Australian forward has been out for 20 months due to a knee injury. Lauren James, Lucy Bronze and Mayra Ramirez will all miss the start of Chelsea's title defence through injury.