Chelsea Women striker Sam Kerr has sustained an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during a warm weather training camp in Morocco.
A statement published by the Women’s Super League club on Sunday afternoon confirmed the news, and said Kerr will be assessed by a specialist in the coming days before beginning a period of rehabilitation with Chelsea’s medical team.
The Australia international signed for the Blues in 2019, and has played a pivotal role in four WSL title wins, three FA Cup triumphs and two League Cup victories.
Kerr has averaged nearly 30 goals in the previous two campaigns for Emma Hayes’ side, who are currently top of the WSL table with a three-point lead over second-placed Manchester City.
ACL injuries were a significant topic of debate during this summer’s Women’s World Cup after England’s Beth Mead and Leah Williamson, Vivianne Miedema of the Netherlands and Canada’s Janine Beckie were forced to miss the tournament.
Global soccer players union FIFPRO has said increased workload, travel and insufficient rest have contributed to an increase in injuries, including torn ACLs, among female players.
Kerr, a two-time WSL Golden Boot winner, was also runner-up to Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati at the Ballon d’Or awards this year.
Source : Sky Sports
