US EditionChelsea's Kerr Makes Scoring Return After 20-Month Layoff
- Sam Kerr marked her return to Chelsea’s lineup after a lengthy absence since early 2024 by scoring in their 3-1 Women's Super League victory against Aston Villa at Villa Park on Sunday.
- Kerr returned after a 20-month absence caused by a chronic ACL injury and was initially on the bench for Chelsea's opening WSL fixture against Manchester City.
- Chelsea led 2-1 when Kerr came on as a substitute in the 75th minute after goals from Aggie Beever-Jones and an own-goal by Missy Bo Kearns, with Ebony Salmon briefly equalizing.
- Kerr scored her 100th goal for Chelsea by ramming home a loose ball three minutes into stoppage time, securing the second straight league win for the WSL champions.
- Kerr’s goalscoring return marked a significant boost to Chelsea's attack as they maintain a perfect start in their title defense this season.
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Kerr makes scoring return after 20-month layoff
Sam Kerr said it was a relief to be back on the pitch again after the Chelsea striker scored on her return to action following 20 months on the sidelines due to a serious knee injury. The 32-year-old injured her anterior cruciate ligament in January 2024 and had to sit out the Paris Olympics as well as Chelsea's title-winning campaign last season. Australia's all-time leading scorer showed she was keen to make up for lost time, her 100th goal …
Chelsea's Kerr makes scoring return after 20-month layoff
Sam Kerr said it was a relief to be back on the pitch again after the Chelsea striker scored on her return to action following 20 months on the sidelines due to a serious knee injury.The 32-year-old injured her anterior cruciate ligament in January 2024 and had to sit out the Paris Olympics as well as Chelsea
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