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USWNT's injury crisis gets even worse! Catarina Macario goes off in Chelsea's demolition of Man Utd in WSL title decider

<p>Chelsea stormed into a two-goal lead at Manchester United on the final day of the WSL season but had to withdraw Macario 41 minutes in. It was a blow for Emma Hayes' side despite their dominant position as the title was likely to come down to goal difference with the Blues and Manchester City level on points.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The club's official X account posted about the incident. Macario was replaced by Sjoeke Nusken, who got on the scoresheet two minutes after entering the pitch.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Macario is withdrawn early. Nusken takes her place. 🔁<br><br>🔴0-2 🔵 [41'] <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFCW?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFCW</a></p>— Chelsea FC Women (@ChelseaFCW) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChelseaFCW/status/1791841775772123304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 18, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WHAT CHELSEA SAID

<p>With the season coming to an end, Macario's injury is not the end of the world for Chelsea. However, the  24-year-old is likely to be called up by <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/video-emma-hayes-honours-chelsea-squad-personalised-gift-blues-boss-prepares-final-game-man-utd/bltaf31cd8a9f1eacfb" target="_blank">Emma Hayes when she takes over as USWNT boss</a> in the summer, but may now miss out if her injury is serious.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/catarina-macario-makes-wsl-history-two-assists-in-ten-minutes-for-chelsea-uswnt-star-rout-bristol-city/blt87241ba99fe53d81" target="_blank">Macario has enjoyed her first season in England</a> with the reigning champions but has only made eight WSL appearances. Injuries have kept her sidelined for a large period of the season but she will be hoping to work on her fitness so she can make even more of an impact for the Blues in 2024-25.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MACARIO?

USWNT's injury crisis gets even worse! Catarina Macario goes off in Chelsea's demolition of Man Utd in WSL title decider | Goal.com Kenya

The USWNT have suffered a blow as star striker Catarina Macario was withdrawn with an injury during Chelsea&apos;s WSL title decider.