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USWNT center back Naomi Girma makes Chelsea return from injury layoff following San Diego Wave transfer

<p>Naomi Girma made just her second appearance for Chelsea <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/chelsea-naomi-girma-s-world-record-transfer-san-diego-wave-signs-long-term-contract-wsl-giants/blta09ac21d08827f05" target="_blank">since moving from NWSL's San Diego Wave</a>, playing the final 10 minutes of the Blues' Champions League clash with Barcelona. The USWNT star managed 10 minutes in her return, but it didn't help Chelsea's chances as the Spanish side scored twice after she entered the fray to round off a 4-1 win in the first leg of their semifinal.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Girma has struggled for fitness since moving to London. She was plagued by calf issues when Chelsea signed her for a record $1.1 million in late January, and has seldom seen the pitch since. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/naomi-girma-unleashed-wsl-million-uswnt-star-first-start-record-breaking-chelsea-transfer/bltcc74bf085bd3d9e8" target="_blank">Her only previous showing</a> was a tidy hour in a 2-2 draw with Brighton on March 2. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Girma's move to Chelsea was the most expensive transfer in women's soccer history, the WSL side becoming the first ever club to play over $1 million for a women's player.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>The showing would seem to set the table for further appearances for the center back. Chelsea's next game is a WSL fixture with Crystal Palace on April 23. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR GIRMA?

USWNT center back Naomi Girma makes Chelsea return from injury layoff following San Diego Wave transfer | Goal.com

The center back played 10 minutes of Chelsea&apos;s Women&apos;s Champions League clash with Barcelona to mark her first appearance in seven weeks