Chelsea forward Sam Kerr said she is still getting used to the feeling of scoring goals after her return from a lengthy injury layoff.
The Australia international made her first start for the club in nearly two years against St. Pölten on Tuesday, and marked the occasion with two second-half goals.
“It feels a bit sweeter, but it also feels a bit weird,” Kerr told Disney+, when asked if goals feel different since her comeback.
“I didn’t score for so long that I’m still … I haven’t celebrated really, so I haven’t got that celebration thing yet. I’m still just like ‘oh, happy to score. I’ve got to score a few more.'”
Kerr’s goals have taken her tally for the season to four in all competitions. The forward missed almost the entirety of the 2024-25 season due to an ACL injury, and the fact that she completed 90 minutes will serve as much of an encouragement as getting on the scoresheet.
Sam Kerr scored twice in the Women’s Champions League on Tuesday. Getty
“I feel a 100%, but I was out for a while, so I’ve got to build myself up,” she said.
“I mean today’s a good step, right. Getting some good minutes in the national team was a good step, so I’m definitely fit enough. But it’s just about getting the miles and the legs now.
“So yeah, I’m ready to go.”
Chelsea ran out as 6-0 winners in Austria, with United States’ Catarina Macario also scoring a double along with a strike from Weike Kaptein and a Lisa Ebert own-goal.
