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Sam Kerr Marks Chelsea Comeback With 100th Goal in WSL Win

The striker returns from a 20‑month ACL layoff, with Chelsea planning a phased build-up before October's European opener.

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Soccer Football - Women's Super League - Manchester United v Chelsea - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - May 18, 2024 Chelsea's Sam Kerr on the pitch before the match REUTERS/Molly Darlington/File Photo
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Overview

  • Kerr entered in the 75th minute at Villa Park and scored in stoppage time to seal Chelsea’s 3-1 victory over Aston Villa.
  • The finish was her 100th goal for the club, reached in just 128 appearances.
  • Manager Sonia Bompastor lauded her significance to the team, calling her "an idol."
  • Chelsea intend to manage her minutes as she rebuilds fitness, with the Champions League campaign beginning in early October.
  • Her layoff spanned roughly 20 months after an ACL injury that cost her the Paris Olympics, and a Matildas return next month remains possible subject to fitness.