“Coronavirus: South Korea holds mask and clinic electionsBrowns-Bengals: fans fight in the stands during the match (video)Gareth Bale and Sergio Reguilon land in UK to complete signing, heading to the training groundMinnesota Wild to re-sign captain Mikko KoivuWillie Thorne, a former player of snooker, dies at age 66 as a result of illness | sportKirby told Alex Scott’s isolation of the Scottie Talks Live Instagram series: “It has changed in the past few weeks, obviously, because I feel better. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. England and Chelsea forward Fran Kirby says she contemplated telling managers Phil Neville and Emma Hayes that she was “done” with football after being diagnosed with pericarditis. I also know it will take time and I am not going to heal overnight and it is a day-by-day process.Symptoms of the condition include sudden onset of sharp chest pain, fever, nausea, shortness of breath and weakness.Bright stunner helps Chelsea beat Man City to lift Community ShieldMeanwhile, Chelsea boss Emma Hayes has stuck firmly behind Kirby as she continues her road back to full fitness.Fleming signs first professional contract for Chelsea"When I became ill the frustration went away as I didn’t even have the energy to be frustrated, I had no emotion as I was too tired. "But while it has hampered the England forward for a number of months, Kirby is confident she will return to the pitch soon.Women’s Super League team-by-team preview: Chelsea"I want to be back on the pitch more than anyone! “I’m in a good space and hopefully I keep getting better and better and am able to do more exercise, which will help.”The striker is still recovering from the illness but conceded she is having to carefully manage her recovery.

These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Fran Kirby's team-mates say she looks like a 'new signing' for the WSL title-holders Credit: Getty Images - Getty. I’ve gone from pushing myself to being able to train all week after coming back from an injury and going back to not being allowed to go up the stairs more than twice a day, “Kirby told Scott. I wasn’t allowed to go for a walk, I wasn’t allowed to do anything that would put stress on me, I had to lay on the sofa.

“Everything I do has to be symptom-free before I can do anything. “Kirby, who fell ill with pericarditis after Chelsea played Manchester United at Kingsmeadow on November 17 with “very bad chest pain”, has not played since she was diagnosed with the condition, which is caused by fluid entering and inflammation of the sac that protects the heart.“I was in a place where I was completely full of everything. At the beginning, I wanted my illness to be very private. English striker Fran Kirby explained how close she was to telling England manager Phil Neville and Chelsea manager Emma Hayes that she was quitting football as she struggled to recover of a debilitating disease that left her feeling human.

I was struggling with understanding how it happened and why it happened as I was feeling good with no injuries and enjoying training with the team, so it was frustrating at the time.Engman leaves Chelsea to join Montpellier"Now I am coming to the other end of it, I am back around the girls more, I have the energy to come in or go to the pool when they are doing recovery," she added.England star Alex Greenwood signs for Manchester City Lyon star Ada Hegerberg signs historic deal with Nike Chelsea striker Fran Kirby has revealed she has been suffering with an illness which has kept her out for three months.Cooper leaves Chelsea as her contract expiresKirby has scored 57 goals in 90 games for Chelsea (PA Images)WSL unveil nominations for manager and player of the season"Good health is the priority in our culture, and her good health matters above and beyond anything else.Chelsea boss Hayes named LMA WSL Manager of the YearChelsea’s Fran Kirby was told she ‘may not play again’ during illness‘I’m slowly feeling more like myself’ - Kirby on return from illness"Fran is a massively important part of our squad and she knows that, but while winning football matches is important, it is not more important than her health," she said.Chelsea’s Anita Asante on the ‘reality’ of racism in footballAlex Morgan set to debut in WSL as she signs for Tottenham WomenAnd now Kirby has spoken about the condition she has - called pericarditis - which relates to the inflammation of the fluid-filled sac around her heart.Chelsea’s Kirby hails club’s ‘incredible’ performance against CityUS World Cup winner Alex Morgan set to sign for Spurs"I know how ill I was and I don’t want to go back to that, I want to make sure when I come back I am 100 per cent with no symptoms and I am ready to go. The England forward, Fran Kirby, fell ill with pericarditis in November and said the illness was ‘a bit scary’ but that she was feeling much better For two months.”Kirby said she nearly told Phil Neville she wanted to quit footballGareth Bale's parting message to Zinedine Zidane as star makes Tottenham returnEuropa League play-off draw: Tottenham, Celtic and Rangers discover fateMartin Lewis explains how you can get a 'free' £125 from your bank - in cashMark Wright and Millie Bobby Brown revealed they've become unlikely showbiz pals, with Mark branding the teen actress one of the UK's 'most talented' exportsNHS Nightingale hospital in Birmingham on high alert to reopen as cases soarMap shows London boroughs among 30 new places to become coronavirus 'hotspots'The UK has recorded 4,322 new Covid-19 cases today - the highest single-day increase since May 8 - as the government imposes harsh restrictions in the North East in a bid to curb infectionsShopper makes face mask plea after screaming row with a stranger in Sainsbury'sAlice Speller says she was angrily confronted by a fellow Sainsbury's shopper for not wearing a face mask while in the store, but says she was never given a chance to explain whyBruno Neves tattoo was complete with 'Yes/No' tick boxes - which Patricoa Calado filled in - before the answer was inked on to his chest tooCelebrating while the roof falls in - why house price overconfidence may prove fatalexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights.

Chelsea and England star Fran Kirby is nearing a return to the pitch after missing major time due to illness. It’s not like an injury where if you feel it a little, you keep going and it disappears. ”In defiance of Nevada governor, Trump holds indoor rallyUAE, Israel agree to full diplomatic ties, says Donald Trump – NationalGiannis named NBA MVP 2019-2020. I was struggling to feel like a human being.