Sonia Bompastor was frustrated by the decision to postpone Chelsea s Women s Super League match against Manchester United due to their Champions League involvement.
Chelsea were set to face United at a sold-out Kingsmeadow on Sunday, but it was postponed with a week s notice after the European schedule was announced.
The Blues will meet Real Madrid in their Champions League group-stage opener on Tuesday, just two days after the WSL match was due to take place.
The decision prompted frustration among fans, and it was echoed by Bompaster, who believes the postponement hinders Chelsea s preparation.
We were disappointed as players and staff. I think everyone has to understand we were supposed to play, said Bompastor in her press conference on Monday.
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