Sonia Bompastor has announced the official lineup for Chelsea as they prepare to face AS Roma in the Women’s Champions League at Stamford Bridge. This match marks a crucial moment for the team as they look to rebound from their recent loss in the Women’s Super League against Everton.
Chelsea’s Lineup Changes
The head coach has introduced six changes to the starting eleven, aiming to rejuvenate the squad. The revised lineup includes a strengthened defense featuring key players returning from injuries.
- Millie Bright (captain)
- Veerle Buurman
- Niamh Charles
- Wieke Kaptein
Wieke Kaptein, who had recently missed a match due to injury, will now play a pivotal role in the defense. In the attack, Johanna Rytting Kaneryd will take the field alongside Sam Kerr, who is making only her second start since her lengthy recovery from injury.
Starting XI Against Roma
The complete Chelsea lineup is as follows:
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Peng |
| Defender | Bronze |
| Defender | Bright (c) |
| Defender | Buurman |
| Defender | Charles |
| Midfielder | Walsh |
| Midfielder | Kaptein |
| Forward | Macario |
| Forward | Rytting Kaneryd |
| Forward | Kerr |
| Forward | Baltimore |
Substitutes Bench
The substitutes available for the match include:
- Spencer
- Carpenter
- Nusken
- Reiten
- Thompson
- Girma
- Jean-Francois
- Beever-Jones
- Hamano
- Potter
- Sarwie
This strategic lineup reflects Chelsea’s commitment to returning to winning form in the Champions League. As they face Roma, the team aims to secure a vital victory and regain confidence on the field.
