Manchester City Faces Chelsea in Champions League Without Key Players

Khadija Shaw and Aoba Fujino ruled out of first leg as Chelsea seeks to extend unbeaten season.

Manchester City manager Nick Cushing confirmed Khadija Shaw and Aoba Fujino will miss the first leg of the Women's Champions League quarterfinals against Chelsea due to muscle injuries.
Shaw, the Women's Super League's top scorer, and Fujino both sustained injuries during City's 2-1 League Cup final loss to Chelsea on March 15.
The recovery timeline for both players remains uncertain, with their availability for the second leg on March 27 in doubt.
Chelsea, unbeaten in 28 games this season under Sonia Bompastor, leads the Women's Super League by eight points and is chasing its first Champions League title.
The teams are set to face each other four times in 12 days, including two Champions League matches and a Women's Super League clash.