Berger makes return for Chelsea Women following thyroid cancer recurrence

The 31-year-old goalkeeper was diagnosed with a recurrence of thyroid cancer in August, meaning that a return to football would take a back seat in order to focus on her recovery.

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Berger is a popular member of Emma Hayes' side and shared news of her diagnosis in a club statement back in August.

In that statement, she wrote: "I wanted to update fans directly that unfortunately, after four years of living cancer-free, there has been a recurrence detected in my thyroid.

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"I've said before that as a sportsperson you have to fight every day to be the best you can be and that's something I will continue to do and I hope by sharing my journey, I can help others that find themselves in a similar situation.

"I am working closely with my club doctor and specialist in London and my treatment will start this week.

"I remain positive that my treatment will be as effective as last time and I'm looking forward to returning to the pitch and seeing you all at Kingsmeadow and Stamford Bridge."

Thankfully just over a month after the statement, Berger was named in the starting XI for the WSL fixture with City at Kingsmeadow with the opportunity to do what she enjoys more than anything else.

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