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Sam Kerr's ACL Recovery Timeline Remains Uncertain, Says Chelsea Coach

Despite returning to individual training in January, Kerr's prolonged recovery leaves her availability for Chelsea's critical fixtures and Australia's upcoming matches in doubt.

Soccer Football - Women's Champions League - Group D - Chelsea v BK Hacken - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - December 14, 2023 Chelsea's Sam Kerr during the warm up before the match Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley/File Photo
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Overview

  • Chelsea coach Sonia Bompastor has stated there is no clear timeline for Sam Kerr's return to first-team action after her ACL injury in January 2024.
  • Kerr's recovery has significantly exceeded the typical duration for an ACL injury, with her last competitive appearance over 15 months ago.
  • Chelsea is vying for a sixth consecutive Women's Super League title and faces Manchester United in the FA Cup final on May 18, both without clarity on Kerr's participation.
  • The Matildas are preparing for friendlies against Argentina in late May as part of their build-up to the 2026 Asian Cup, with Kerr's involvement still uncertain.
  • Kerr, a key player for Chelsea and Australia, has scored 99 goals for her club and was instrumental in past FA Cup victories, netting five goals across three finals from 2021 to 2023.