Chelsea forward Mia Fishel made a triumphant return to the pitch on Sunday, coming on as a substitute in the 87th minute of Chelsea's WSL match against Manchester City. This marked her first appearance after a lengthy absence due to an ACL injury.
Fishel's return comes after a challenging period, having torn her ACL in training with the U.S. women's national team in February 2024. The injury sidelined her for over a year, a significant setback in her promising career.
While Fishel has been named to the Chelsea bench on several occasions this month, Sunday's match saw her finally receive playing time for the first time this season. The Chelsea faithful welcomed her return, acknowledging the hard work and dedication she has put into her recovery.
The 23-year-old joined Chelsea in August 2023, making the move from Liga MX side Tigres. She made a promising start to her Chelsea career, scoring four goals in 10 games during the 2023-24 season before suffering her midseason injury.
Following the game, Fishel expressed her gratitude and excitement on social media: “Blessed to get my first minutes since injury with this amazing team.
There were a lot of people involved in my comeback and I want to thank you for the work, love, and support all the way up to this point!
A great team win today and this is just the beginning.”
Fishel's return is a positive development for Chelsea, providing a boost to their attacking options. Her perseverance and determination throughout her recovery have been commendable, and her return to the pitch is a testament to her resilience. The football community will be watching with interest to see Fishel's continued progress as she reintegrates into the Chelsea squad.
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