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Chelsea boss Emma Hayes gives fitness update on Lauren James and Millie Bright ahead of Champions League showdown with Barcelona

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In a replay of last season's Champions League semi-final clash, Chelsea are set to take on defending champions, Barcelona. Chelsea are looking to win their first European title as they aim to crown Hayes' final season at the helm of the club with a Women's Super League and Champions League win. The Chelsea boss had some positive news ahead of the match about the fitness of the two Lionesses.

WHAT HAPPENED?

When asked about the fitness of James and Bright in her press conference, Hayes responded: "Yep they are (available). Millie Bright and Lauren James. If they didn’t travel they are not available."

WHAT HAYES SAID

James missed Chelsea's 3-0 win over Aston Villa and after the match, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-emma-hayes-lauren-james-fitness-barcelona-champions-league-england-aston-villa/bltd666ff0c679200cb#csa10b9e988ecd5c38" target="_blank">Hayes revealed that the star forward was a doubt for the clash against Barcelona</a>. Bright, on the other hand, is returning from a knee injury she suffered in November last year and is only just returning to action after having been back in <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/lionesses-millie-bright-happy-days-chelsea-injury-return/bltb92f59744c423a7a#cse1c9d9271c5986d0" target="_blank">action on the training field over the last two weeks</a>.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

It is very likely that Bright will not be a starter for Chelsea but James could return to Hayes' starting lineup when they take on Barcelona on Saturday, April 20.

WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?

Chelsea boss Emma Hayes gives fitness update on Lauren James and Millie Bright ahead of Champions League showdown with Barcelona | Goal.com

Chelsea boss Emma Hayes has provided an update on the fitness of Lauren James and Millie Bright ahead of their Champions League semi-final clash.

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