Lucy Bronze and Niamh Charles are back in squad and ready for city derby
Chelsea face a city derby against Tottenham on Sunday — and luckily, two key defenders are set to return to the squad.
- Chelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor announced that both Lucy Bronze and Niamh Charles are now fit again and available for selection in the upcoming WSL match against Tottenham.
- Lucy Bronze has been sidelined since the Euro 2025 tournament, where she played despite injury. Niamh Charles had been forced off at half-time in a match against Aston Villa due to ankle trouble.
- Their return comes as Chelsea prepare to face an in-form Tottenham in the WSL, a side unbeaten against Chelsea historically in the league. Bompastor acknowledged the Spurs team’s improved dynamics and warned Chelsea must be at their best.
- While Bronze and Charles will be available immediately, Lauren James and Naomi Girma are still working their way back and might return after the international break.
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