Australia Striker Sam Kerr Sustains ACL Injury While Training With Chelsea in Morocco
Kerr, who has scored 99 goals in 128 games for Chelsea, will be assessed by a specialist before beginning a lengthy period of rehabilitation. But Australian media reported Kerr could be out for up to nine months. Kerr's absence is a huge blow for Chelsea, which is top of the Women's Super League — three points clear of Manchester City and Arsenal.
Australia striker Sam Kerr sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury during a warm-weather training camp with Chelsea women's team in Morocco, the English club said Sunday. Kerr, who has scored 99 goals in 128 games for Chelsea, will be assessed by a specialist before beginning a lengthy period of rehabilitation. But Australian media reported Kerr could be out for up to nine months. FA Cup 2023–24: Kevin De Bruyne Back for Manchester City in 5–0 Win Against Huddersfield; Arsenal’s Struggles Continue in 2–0 Loss to Liverpool.
Kerr's absence is a huge blow for Chelsea, which is top of the Women's Super League — three points clear of Manchester City and Arsenal. “Everyone at Chelsea would like to wish Sam the very best for her recovery," a team statement read.
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