Matildas and Chelsea icon Sam Kerr tore her anterior cruciate ligament in her knee in January 2024, missing the Paris Olympics and significant chunks of the Blues’ Women’s Super League campaign.
However, the superstar is still yet to return from the injury and has just settled a high-profile court case in London.
The 31-year-old is closing in on a return to football, now that she has received a favourable verdict in court.
The Sporting News has all the details on when Kerr will be back on the pitch.
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When will Sam Kerr return to football with the Matildas and Chelsea?
Kerr’s ACL injury occurred last January but she is not expected to be fit until around late February-March 2025.
Her recovery from the long-term injury, which is usually nine months, has taken longer with the Australian star having setbacks.
Kerr’s return to football is now closer after the striker was found not guilty in her criminal trial and avoided jail time.
As for the Matildas, Kerr wasn’t selected in the squad for the SheBelievesCup, but it’s understood she will be selected for the Korea Republic friendlies in April if she is fit and available.
Sam Kerr trial verdict
Kerr was found not guilty on…
