Chelsea’s Bompastor Addresses Team Progress and Upcoming Everton Match

Sonia Bompastor, Chelsea’s manager, addressed reporters ahead of Sunday’s Women’s Super League match versus Everton, scheduled for 18:45 GMT. The following are the main points from her press conference: Bompastor confirmed that Wieke Kaptein’s toe x-ray revealed no fracture. She further stated, “Wieke had a small issue but she is fine. We are taking it day-by-day and will make a decision [on Saturday].” Catarina Macario is making good progress, however, she will not be available for the Everton fixture, and Lauren James continues to be sidelined. Bompastor remarked that the international break provided the “best time to reflect” on her experiences at Chelsea thus far. A meeting was held with the players on Friday morning to discuss areas for improvement. She commented, “In terms of results it’s a good start. In terms of performances there is always room for improvements. We shared our thoughts with the players and set our expectations for the next block. We are ready to go again.” Bompastor noted that Everton is “struggling a little bit” with injuries, yet she anticipates them to be “confident and motivated” when they play Chelsea.