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Chelsea and Germany goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger says her thyroid cancer has returned after having been in remission for four years.<\/p>\n
Berger was first diagnosed in 2017, when she was playing for Birmingham City, and made a full recovery within four months.<\/p>\n
The 31-year-old keeper, who was in the Germany squad that finished as runners-up at last month\u2019s European Championship, says she will begin treatment this week.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve said before that as a sportsperson you have to fight every day to be the best you can be, and that\u2019s something I will continue to do,\u201d she said in a statement.<\/p>\n
\u201cI hope by sharing my journey I can help others that find themselves in a similar situation.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am working closely with my club doctor and specialist in London and my treatment will start this week.<\/p>\n
\u201cI remain positive that my treatment will be as effective as last time, and I\u2019m looking forward to returning to the pitch and seeing you all at Kingsmeadow and Stamford Bridge.\u201d<\/p>\n
Berger has been a key part of the Chelsea squad that has won the last three Women\u2019s Super League titles, and won the golden glove for the 2020-21 season.<\/p>\n
\u201cEveryone at Chelsea is behind her during this difficult time, and the club will provide any support we can to help her make a speedy recovery,\u201d the club said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe look forward to seeing her back between the posts for the Blues as soon as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n
Chelsea will begin their title defence at home against West Ham when the WSL kicks off in September.<\/p>\n
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