Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor has walked back her comments stating that the Women's Super League (WSL) title was "probably over", insisting her side will fight until the end, never giving up. The Blues trail leaders Manchester City by nine points and face a daunting task to secure their sixth successive WSL titles.
Bompastor admitted doubts after Chelsea's 2-0 loss to Arsenal last weekend, but has maintained that her team's mentality is to compete fiercely until the final whistle blows. Speaking at a press conference, she said: "We will never give up. Our mentality is to fight until the end, no matter what happens."
Chelsea have won six consecutive WSL titles and went unbeaten domestically in Bompastor's debut season. However, their recent form has been inconsistent, with back-to-back defeats by Liverpool and Arsenal.
The Blues' title hopes hang in the balance as they travel to Manchester City on Sunday, where a victory is crucial to keep their chances alive. Manchester City are leading the table, and any loss for Chelsea would be a significant blow.
Last season, Chelsea dominated the WSL, dropping just six points in 22 matches. They won the Women's FA Cup and Women's League Cup to complete an historic treble under Bompastor. However, this season has been marked by inconsistency, and it remains to be seen if they can recapture their previous form.
Bompastor believes that her team's unusual success last season has given them perspective in this challenging period. She said: "That's why I think we're not really down. Of course, we are disappointed and frustrated not to be getting better results, but even last season when we were winning a lot of games, we were not really high."
Chelsea will need to draw on their previous form and resilience to overcome the deficit and secure the WSL title. The team's ability to bounce back from adversity and maintain a strong mentality will be crucial in determining their success over the remainder of the season.
As the Blues face off against Manchester City, the tension is palpable. Can Chelsea overcome the odds and claim their sixth consecutive WSL titles?
Bompastor admitted doubts after Chelsea's 2-0 loss to Arsenal last weekend, but has maintained that her team's mentality is to compete fiercely until the final whistle blows. Speaking at a press conference, she said: "We will never give up. Our mentality is to fight until the end, no matter what happens."
Chelsea have won six consecutive WSL titles and went unbeaten domestically in Bompastor's debut season. However, their recent form has been inconsistent, with back-to-back defeats by Liverpool and Arsenal.
The Blues' title hopes hang in the balance as they travel to Manchester City on Sunday, where a victory is crucial to keep their chances alive. Manchester City are leading the table, and any loss for Chelsea would be a significant blow.
Last season, Chelsea dominated the WSL, dropping just six points in 22 matches. They won the Women's FA Cup and Women's League Cup to complete an historic treble under Bompastor. However, this season has been marked by inconsistency, and it remains to be seen if they can recapture their previous form.
Bompastor believes that her team's unusual success last season has given them perspective in this challenging period. She said: "That's why I think we're not really down. Of course, we are disappointed and frustrated not to be getting better results, but even last season when we were winning a lot of games, we were not really high."
Chelsea will need to draw on their previous form and resilience to overcome the deficit and secure the WSL title. The team's ability to bounce back from adversity and maintain a strong mentality will be crucial in determining their success over the remainder of the season.
As the Blues face off against Manchester City, the tension is palpable. Can Chelsea overcome the odds and claim their sixth consecutive WSL titles?
The thing is, they gotta believe in themselves right now! Bompastor's got the right attitude, but it's hard not to wonder if they've lost that magic from last season 
. They were unbeatable then, and now it feels like they're just trying to keep up with City 
. It's gonna be a tough one on Sunday, but I think Chelsea can pull it off if they stay focused and play their game 
. The question is, are they gonna rise to the challenge or fall short? 
... Bompastor's right, though - you can't give up on those title hopes that easily 
. Last season was insane, but this one's been different, and I think they're getting the message 
... still gonna be an epic battle with City on Sunday! 
Chelsea's treble was insane but like they werent exactly facing a super competitive league at that point . Also, can we talk about how inconsistent they've been this season? Like, a 2-0 loss to Arsenal and then they just drop points left & right. They need to sort their act out if they wanna make it 6 in a row 
That mentality Bompastor's got is crucial, gotta keep fighting 
Still, City's on fire and Chelsea's gonna need more than just spirit to take down the leaders 
, 9 points down with only a few games left! 
Bompastor's comments are music to my ears 
, gotta believe in her team's resilience. Bring on Sunday 
! 
it's not like they've given up, though - bompastor's been pretty vocal about that 
what i do think is key for them now is to stay focused and just take it one game at a time. can't expect to win every single match, but if they keep their cool under pressure, they might just scrape together enough points to salvage the season 
Remember when they went unbeaten last season? That was some amazing stuff! 
I hope Bompastor's words are true, that her team will never give up 
. This season has been more about adapting to the new dynamics and overcoming challenges 
. I'm curious to see if they can do it again 
She's basically saying they'll fight until the end, but what if that's exactly when they should give up? 
But on the other hand, I love how she's drawing from their past successes... maybe that's exactly what they need to turn things around 
. They need to recapture their previous form ASAP or risk losing the title entirely 
. Still, you never know what happens in football... maybe Chelsea will pull off a miracle 
.
! On one hand, it's amazing to see Chelsea giving it their all, even when things aren't going their way 
! I mean, we've all seen teams come back from the dead before (think: epic FA Cup finals or last-gasp Champions League wins), but this is different. Chelsea have been here six times already and it's not getting any easier 
and Chelsea will need every ounce of resilience (and skill) to keep up. Fingers crossed for the Blues, though! 
) 
at current odds they're at 3/1 to win the league, with Man City at 5/10 lol what do u think? 
. I mean I believe in her and the team, but nine points behind with only one win from their last two games? It don't look good 
️. They need to get back on track and fast or it'll be a long season for them 
. They're nine points behind Manchester City, and any loss on Sunday would be a major blow 
from last season! I remember when Chelsea was on fire 
, winning match after match without even breaking a sweat 
. Sonia Bompastor is keeping her cool though