The primary issue is the absence of midfielder Moises Caicedo, who is out with an unspecified injury for an unknown period after breaking down just 11 minutes into a substitute appearance against Brighton last week. It has left Xabi Alonso in almost uncharted territory for a Chelsea boss. Aside from suspensions, Caicedo had missed only two matches during the previous three seasons, through a knock and illness.
Manchester City opened their WSL title defence with a victory over Birmingham City, as Lauren Hemp reached the 200-game mark for the club. The post Hemp honoured to join exclusive Man City list with 200th appearance appeared first on SoccerNews.
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