Injured Kerr, Fishel and James to travel with Chelsea squad for training camp

Sam Kerr and Mia Fishel will both travel with the Chelsea squad for a winter training camp in Portugal to continue their recovery from long-term injuries.

Kerr suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in early 2024, with Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor stating that the Australian was not expected to return to first-team action until February or March.

US international Fishel suffered a similar injury in February last year while training with her national team.

Both Kerr and Fishel will not train with the Blues' first team during their time in Portugal, but will instead continue their individual rehabilitation programmes.

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Lauren James has been out since October due to a calf injury, but will also travel with the team and is closer to a return.

Chelsea are six points clear at the top of the Women's Super League and have reached the quarter-finals of the Women's Champions League.