Chelsea hasn't seen the best of Girma yet, but her scoring a goal over the weekend was just the statement the Blues needed to see from the defender.
Chelsea sits four points behind top-seeded Man City in the league standings; however, their week wasn't all smooth after falling midweek to Arsenal, 3-1. Girma played in both matches, but her impact was much greater against Aston Villa, helping the Blues take the lead 2-1 in the 23rd minute of play. Girma finished off a short corner served in from Lauren James. While she only got a small touch on the ball, it was enough to slide past Villa's Ellie Roebuck. The Blues would end up winning a 4-3 thriller, where the American defender played a massive part.
More minutes for Girma will be crucial as she prepares for a bout of three games against Japan for the USWNT. After managing injuries for a good part of last year, getting reps and time in the back for Chelsea and the national team are just what she needs to cement confidence for the road to the '27 FIFA Women's World Cup.