Chelsea news: Blow for Blues as Lauren James ruled out ahead of Barcelona UWCL showdown
In a significant setback for Chelsea Women, forward Lauren James has sustained a hamstring injury, sidelining her during a critical phase of the season.
The 23-year-old was substituted at halftime during England's 5-0 victory over Belgium and has since returned to Chelsea to begin her rehabilitation with the club's medical team.
This injury comes at a pivotal moment, with Chelsea preparing for the UEFA Women's Champions League semi-finals against Barcelona and continuing their pursuit of a historic quadruple.
Chelsea women keep quadruple dream alive with late FA Cup semi-final win over Liverpool
It wasn’t perfect, but it was classic Chelsea - gritty, relentless, and ruthless when it mattered most.
Their 2-1 comeback win over Liverpool in the FA Cup semi-finals on Saturday, April 12, proves the fight for the quadruple is well and truly alive.
Women’s FA Cup semi-finals: Key battles to watch as Liverpool take on Chelsea, and Man City host the Manchester Derby
The international break is over, and Sports News Blitz’s Claudi Jones previews an exciting FA Cup weekend with exciting semi-final fixtures.
On Saturday, April 12, top of the Women’s Super League table, Chelsea host Liverpool at Kingsmeadow.
The following day, Manchester City host local rivals Manchester United at the Sky Blues' home ground, Joie Stadium.
All four teams will be eager to secure a place in the final and advance one step closer to claiming silverware.
Chelsea’s relentless pursuit: Closing in on a sixth consecutive WSL title with the quadruple still in sight
Chelsea’s relentless dominance in the Women’s Super League has them on track to clinch a sixth consecutive title.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Claudia Jones breaks down Chelsea’s latest victory and how Erin Cuthbert’s injury-time heroics against Manchester City kept the Blues firmly in control of the title race.
Chelsea’s first trophy under Sonia Bompastor keeps quadruple hopes alive
Sonia Bompastor's tenure at Chelsea has begun in triumphant fashion, as the Blues secured a 2-1 victory over Manchester City in the Women's League Cup final at Pride Park.
This hard-fought win not only marks Bompastor's first silverware with the club but also keeps Chelsea's aspirations for a historic quadruple well on track.
Chelsea news: Chelsea Women set for four consecutive clashes against Man City in March
Six months into the 2024/25 season, Chelsea remain unbeaten across all competitions.
March will be a defining month for the reigning Women’s Super League (WSL) champions, as they compete in the UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) quarter-finals and the League Cup final.
Chelsea news: High-stakes games for Chelsea managers Enzo Maresca and Sonia Bompastor this weekend
It’s a big weekend for Chelsea Football Club, with the Men’s team set to face Manchester City at the Etihad, and the Women’s team hosting Arsenal for the London Derby.
The Premier League clash will be on Saturday, 25 January, at 17:30 GMT, followed by the Women’s Super League thriller on Sunday, 26 January, at 12:30 GMT.
Both matches carry significant weight and could have a major impact on the final standings in their respective league tables.
The Men’s side currently sit third in the league, while Chelsea Women lead the pack, seven points ahead of third-placed Arsenal.