Emma Hayes confirmed that Guro Reiten and Melanie Leupolz have returned from their injuries and also provided update on Millie Bright's condition.
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Hayes confirms returns of Reiten and LeupolzBright continues to remain out of actionChelsea face Arsenal in a crucial WSL fixtureWHAT HAPPENED?
The Chelsea women's side will be boosted by the return of Reiten and Leupolz from their injuries as they gear up to face Arsenal in a crucial Women's Super League clash this weekend.
Reiten suffered an ankle ligament injury in October while Leupolz suffered a nasty nose injury during the club's Women's Champions League clash against Lyon in March this year.
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Speaking at the pre-match press conference, the English manager said, "Millie’s still out and Jelena with her calf injury, she’s been out for a little over two weeks so far. Melanie’s back and Guro’s back, they’re available for selection, both of them."
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The Lionesses skipper, Bright, has been carrying a knee injury for a long time and could have missed the Women's World Cup earlier this year due to the knock. She missed the team's last three matches against Liverpool, Paris FC and Leicester City and was also withdrawn from the England squad for their last two Nations League matches against Netherlands and Scotland.
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Hayes' side are the only team in the WSL this season who have remained unbeaten and are three points clear at the top of the table. They are set to lock horns against title challengers Arsenal on Sunday.