The Blues face European rivals Barcelona at the Bridge on Thursday evening, with three points in the league phase of the competition at stake.

Kerr played all 90 minutes against St. Polten, but was not part of the squad that drew 1-1 with Liverpool last weekend.

'Sam is fine, she will probably be going with the national team next week,' said Bompastor, 'but she's not available for us again.

'It's just a case of managing her comeback. She got 90 minutes (against St. Polten) and it was part of the plan for her to rest a little bit after that and not be involved in the following two games.'

Meanwhile, James has made two substitute appearances in the last two matches, but she has not received a call-up for the England side in the forthcoming international break.

Bompastor explained the decision was made jointly between club and country, and explained the part the forward might play on Thursday night.

'We had a really good conversation with Sarina and the staff, we just felt maybe it was not the right timing, or the call up was coming a little bit soon for LJ. She is still in the process of getting fully fit. I think it was a good decision. 


'She's available to start the game against Barcelona, probably not fully fit to play 90 minutes, but yeah, she's in a good place to start.'

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