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’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 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.