Sonia Bompastor has made significant adjustments to her Chelsea lineup ahead of the derby against London City Lionesses. This match takes place at Stamford Bridge in the Women’s Super League, marking Chelsea’s return to action after the international break.
Chelsea’s Lineup Changes Against London City Lionesses
With a win, Chelsea will maintain their position at the top of the Women’s Super League standings. Bompastor has opted for three changes to her starting XI. Notably, Lucy Bronze makes her first start of the season after scoring for England during the international fixtures.
Key Players Returning
- Lucy Bronze: Makes first season start after international goal.
- Guro Reiten: Added to the starting lineup.
- Ellie Carpenter: Returns after missing a previous match.
These modifications affect players Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, Wieke Kaptein, and Alyssa Thompson, who all started in the Women’s Champions League match prior to the break.
Recent Performances
Aggie Beever-Jones continues to be a key player for Chelsea, having recently scored her seventh international goal for England. This highlights her growing importance in the squad as they navigate the league.
Starting Lineup
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Hampton |
| Defender | Bronze |
| Defender | Bjorn |
| Defender | Bright (c) |
| Defender | Baltimore |
| Defender | Carpenter |
| Midfielder | Cuthbert |
| Midfielder | Walsh |
| Midfielder | Nusken |
| Forward | Reiten |
| Forward | Beever-Jones |
Substitutes for the Match
- Peng
- Macario
- Thompson
- Girma
- Kaptein
- Rytting Kaneryd
- Kerr
- Charles
- Jean-Francois
As Chelsea prepares for this crucial derby, fans eagerly anticipate their performance and the potential to stay on top of the league.
