Bompastor hopes Man City players continue partying
[Getty Images] On Sunday, Chelsea will face a Manchester City side that is fresh from being crowned Women's Super League champions, but how much impact will that have? The two sides will battle for a place in the Women's FA Cup final as both clubs hope to end the season with a domestic double. While City's players recovered from celebrations they had on Wednesday night, Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor was confident as she spoke to the media to preview the tie.
"I hope they will party tonight, tomorrow and Saturday! " she joked when asked about whether City might be fatigued by their recent success. That victory ended Chelsea's six-year dominance in the WSL and comes 12 months after Bompastor led the Blues to an unbeaten domestic treble in her debut campaign.
An added subplot to Sunday's game is that City's top scorer Khadija Shaw is close to a move to Chelsea this summer. "It's fair to say they need to enjoy these moments. It's important for them to celebrate but they are professionals," said Bompastor.
"They know it's an important game for them and there is a trophy at the end [of the competition] - so I'm sure they will be ready. "