Chelsea chief coach Sonia Bompastor confirmed that Naomi Girma could make his debut when the women’s super league returns on Sunday.
The 24-year-old is yet to introduce Blues after World-Record $ 1.1 million (£ 890,000) Move from San Diego Wave January, and was not selected by the Women’s Team of the United States (Nawnt) for the Shebelieves Cup campaign, instead continuing to rehabilitate injuries at Chelsea’s training in Cobham.
But speaking ahead of Sunday WSL Conflict with Brighton & Hove Albion at Broadfield Stadium, Bompastor confirmed that Girme’s waiting would appear for the first time.
“Naomi should be on the match team on Sunday,” the former Lyon chief confirmed. “We practiced really well during these two weeks. We brought some of the boys and we had the best players from the Academy for Girls, and I think we had a nice environment for them.”
Girma, 44-Cap International, is considered one of the world’s best veterans and is expected to have a major impact on WSL leaders.
“There are many things about Chelsea Because of this, I wanted to come here – culture, a winning mentality, staff and players, “Girma said after her arrival in England.” It is a top -quality learning and growth environment. At this point, that’s what I’m looking for. It was an easy choice for me.
“I’m so happy and very excited to be here. She doesn’t feel really.”
Girma joins the extremely strong defense of Chelsea, who already boasts Captain Millie Bright, Canadian two Ashley Lawrence and Kadeisha Buchanan, as well as English full of Beka Lucy Bronze and Niamh Charles.
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