8AM Round-Up: Barca and Chelsea Gear Up for Women's Champions League Clashes

Barcelona and Chelsea take centre stage ahead of Matchday 2 in the UEFA Women's Champions League, while Como receive a major injury boost regarding Alexis Saelemaekers.

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Women's Champions League: Injury-hit Barcelona face squad selection headache

Barcelona Women's squad prepare for their UEFA Women's Champions League group stage fixture despite key injuries.

Barcelona travel to AS Roma without key trio Laia Aleixandri, Kika Nazareth and Vicky López. However, the Catalans are boosted by the return of goalkeeper Cata Coll, alongside U20 World Cup-winning duo Carla Julià and Aïcha Cámara.

Como handed major Saelemaekers injury boost after European shock

Como midfielder Alexis Saelemaekers in action, handed a major injury boost after European success.

Alexis Saelemaekers has escaped serious ligament damage, suffering only a minor ankle sprain. The Como 1907 midfielder is expected to recover in just over a week, targeting a return against Sassuolo on 11 October. It provides a massive boost for the club following their stunning 4-1 Champions League victory over RB Leipzig.

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