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Chelsea are "hoping" club record signing Alyssa Thompson will be able to play in their Women's Super League game against Aston Villa on Sunday (12:00 BST).

Speaking in her pre-match news conference, manager Sonia Bompastor also said Australia striker Sam Kerr is "ready" to play for the club following her 20-month absence with an anterior cruciate ligament njury.

Thompson, 20, was seen with a cast on her arm during her Chelsea unveiling following her arrival on deadline day for just under £1m, although she has previously played in the United States with a cast on.

"We are hoping for her to be able to play, we don't have the confirmation yet but we are hoping for her to be able to play," said Bompastor.

"My staff are in charge and they are trying to bring as much clarity as we can on the situation and they will be updating me as quick as we can."

On Kerr's chances of featuring at the weekend, Bompastor added: "It was only my choice not to have Sam in the game last weekend. She had a good week.

"She is in a good place mentally and physically. Maybe on Sunday we will see. She's doing everything she can to be available for the squad, available to start a game."

Here are the other key lines from her news conference:

• Defender Naomi Girma remains sidelined with an injury

• Midfielder Erin Cuthbert had a "little knock" but will be able to play

• Aston Villa are "well organised" and "can hurt" teams in transitions

• Chelsea's ability to be unpredictable with their formation is "important"