Chelsea shocked fans with a post announcing Sam Kerr’s transfer to Liverpool, sparking immediate confusion. The news led many to believe the Matildas captain had left, causing widespread alarm across social media platforms.
The post, shared via Chelsea’s official X account, referred not to Australia’s Sam Kerr but her Scottish namesake. This lesser-known Kerr completed a permanent move to Liverpool from Bayern Munich after a loan spell earlier in the year.
Shortly after the announcement, Chelsea clarified the mix-up with a follow-up tweet, captioned “Ohhhhhh you thought…” Fans quickly realized they’d been trolled, though the initial reaction was pure panic among the club’s supporters.
One fan wrote, “Stop it Admin, my heart stopped for a few secs.” Another added, “Okay that was a stressful couple seconds not gonna lie!” The joke even prompted frustration, with some accusing Chelsea of being “cruel” with the post.
Meanwhile, the real Sam Kerr continues recovery from an ACL injury sustained in early 2024. The Chelsea and Matildas forward missed all of last season and has been working on her return while spending time with her growing family.
Kerr, engaged to former West Ham star Kristie Mewis, recently welcomed their son, Jagger, in May. Despite her absence on the pitch, she remains a vital part of Chelsea’s future. The Scottish Kerr now begins a new journey at Liverpool.
