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Setback for Sam Kerr! Chelsea star undergoes another 'intervention' after suffering complications with mystery new injury as Matildas boss offers update

<p>Kerr has been confirmed to have undergone a second surgical "intervention". Although it hasn't been disclosed exactly what issue is, it isn't <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/when-will-chelsea-star-sam-kerr-return-from-acl-injury-imminent-comeback-hopes-dashed-despite-matild/blte4437c98df1c2232" target="_blank">related to the ACL tear</a> that she suffered in January 2024. So while it might be considered a setback, the Chelsea striker is still making overall progress in her bid to return to action.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Kerr hasn't played since five days before Christmas of 2023, now almost 18 months ago, when she scored and assisted in a Champions League group stage win for Chelsea over BK Hacken. Less than three weeks later, during the WSL's 2023-24 winter break, she suffered an ACL injury at Chelsea's warm weather training camp in Morocco. There were hopes that Kerr might return to playing before the end of 2024-25, which didn't happen. But that delay might now be explained by the unconnected surgery setback.</p><p>During her time away, Kerr has been through a high profile court case that <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/sam-kerr-trial-chelsea-star-learns-final-verdict-racial-harassment-case-after-calling-police-officer-stupid-and-white/blt1a1a0748f4a8b8f9" target="_blank">cleared her on charges of racially aggravated harassment against a police officer</a>, and has also become a new mum after <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/sam-kerr-uswnt-star-kristie-mewis-announce-birth-first-baby-chelsea-forward-touching-photo-reveals-name/blt63f390937af86576" target="_blank">partner Kristie Mewis gave birth to a baby boy last month</a>.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Speaking to Australia's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coxrgNeyN-o" target="_blank"><em>Channel 10</em></a>, Montemurro explained: "I think there were some complications and I've only caught up with the scenario in the last 24 hours. There was a subsequent intervention, but I do believe she is now back running. I think it was something completely different [to the ACL injury]. I think the knee is fine. I think there was some other issues, but again I've only been briefed in the last 24 hours."</p>

WHAT JOE MONTEMURRO SAID

<p>Despite being sidelined with a long-term injury, Kerr was given Chelsea's support and loyalty last summer when she was <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/new-deal-sam-kerr-chelsea-extends-wsl-champions-bizarre-emotional-message-announcing-departure/blt39773634798ea018" target="_blank">handed a new two-year contract</a>. But that deal only runs until the end of 2025-26, and so Kerr's future will again be the topic of debate next season as she seeks to get back to playing.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR SAM KERR?

Setback for Sam Kerr! Chelsea star undergoes another 'intervention' after suffering complications with mystery new injury as Matildas boss offers update | Goal.com

Newly appointed Australia boss Joe Montemurro has provided a fresh injury update on Chelsea superstar and Matildas icon Sam Kerr.

Setback for Sam Kerr! Chelsea star undergoes another &apos;intervention&apos; after suffering complications with mystery new injury as Matildas boss offers update