“Taking time to heal”, Sam Kerr ‘not rushing’ ACL recovery with no Chelsea return date set

Sam Kerr is taking a measured approach to her recovery from a second anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, emphasizing the importance of fully healing to ensure a long and successful career. The Chelsea forward sustained the injury during training in January, causing her to miss the Paris Olympics, and she is determined not to rush her return.

Kerr, who has an impressive record as Australia’s all-time top scorer with 69 goals in 128 appearances, has opted not to set a specific return date, focusing instead on making sure she is fully recovered before stepping back onto the pitch.

At 30, Kerr is committed to her rehabilitation and has signed a contract extension with Chelsea through 2026. Since joining the team in 2019, she has contributed significantly, helping Chelsea secure five Women’s Super League titles, three FA Cups, and two League Cups. Looking ahead, Kerr and Chelsea aim to secure the Women’s Champions League title, a goal that will be central to their ambitions under new French coach Sonia Bompastor.