Chelsea’s miserable injury list is beginning to diminish, albeit slowly. Maurio Pocioochettino was honored to welcome three players back from the treatment room against Fulham last weekend.
Ben Chilwell, Kani Chukwemeka and Benoit Badiasil came off the bench at half-time in the west London derby. Free kick by Cole Palmer. Chilwell and Chukwuemeka both performed at Stamford Bridge and the Blues will hope to luck out with their injuries, but there are still eight first-team players currently unavailable. We looked at who they are and when they will be back.
Christopher Nkunku
Nkunku has made four appearances since his £52m move to Stamford Bridge from RB Leipzig this summer. A serious knee injury and subsequent hip problem sidelined him, but there are signs a comeback is imminent. “We are in discussions and evaluating the squad. I think Nkunku will be ready as soon as possible,” Pochettino told BBC Sport. Estimated return date: January 31
Trevor Chalobah
Chalobah appears to be the next player close to a first-team return, according to Chelsea’s latest injury report, which revealed that he has taken part in full-squad training. Will he be able to play in the Carabao Cup second round against Middlesbrough?
Lee James
Club captain James required surgery after being sidelined with a groin injury, but his return date remains unclear. Last December, she wrote on SNS: “My wish for the new year is to have weeks rather than months, but I can’t say it’s a period because menstruation is always about how the body reacts and how diseases heal.” . Damaged.\” Available return date: Currently unknown. Expected end of March.
Leslie Ugochukwu
Another player with background issues, Ugochukwu’s return is unlikely to happen anytime soon. Estimated return date: Currently unknown.
Romeo Labia
A hip problem saw Rabia only make his Chelsea debut on 27 December and he was left out of the squad for the next game against Luton Town in the summer. Pochettino admitted he does not know if the teenager will return soon or if it will take longer. “He sensed something, a problem.” the Blues boss said in December. “We’ll have to check and hope it’s not [bad]. I’m a little worried. Because if you watch the game (against Crystal Palace), you won’t know that I changed his position because Ravia had problems with his running. We’ll see what happens.\” Estimated return date: Not yet known. Expected to be early February.
Robert Sanchez
Goalkeeper Sanchez has been sidelined since missing the game against Everton at the start of December with a knee injury, but Pochettino expects him to return soon. On 12 January, Pochettino said: “The expert said his progress was very good and we are very happy he was on the pitch today.” He will run more in the future to see how his knee reacts.” Possible return date: January 30.
Mark Cucurella
“Chelsea” played against Everton again and suffered an injury. And what about that lipstick? The Spanish defender confirmed on social media that he has had ankle surgery and could be out for at least three months. Estimated return date: March 2
