Hannah Hampton, Chelsea's goalkeeper, is sidelined for several weeks due to a quad injury. This was confirmed by head coach Sonia Bompastor. The injury occurred during Chelsea's draw with Arsenal last
weekend, causing Hampton to miss the Champions League win over St. Polten. Despite her absence, Chelsea remains focused on their upcoming matches.
Hampton's injury means she will likely miss England's friendlies against China on November 29 and Ghana three days later. When asked about her availability for these matches, Bompastor said, "It could be the case, yes. " Livia Peng stepped in for Hampton against St. Polten and is expected to continue in goal during her recovery.
Chelsea currently holds second place in the Women's Super League (WSL), trailing Manchester City by just one point. The team has an opportunity to set a new record for the longest unbeaten streak in WSL history when they face Liverpool this Sunday.
Hampton has been instrumental for Chelsea this season, achieving four clean sheets in the league—more than any other goalkeeper so far. Her absence will be felt as the team navigates through crucial fixtures in both domestic and international competitions.
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Bompastor expressed uncertainty about Hampton's return before year's end, stating, "We'll see if we can see her before the end of the year, but I'm not sure. " This uncertainty adds pressure on Chelsea as they aim to maintain their strong form without their first-choice goalkeeper.
As Chelsea prepares for their match against Liverpool, they remain optimistic about continuing their impressive run in the league. The team's resilience will be tested as they adapt to playing without Hampton while striving to achieve their goals this season.
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