Chelsea harm replace: James, Lavia and Mudryk newest return dates
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s has seemingly been the case for nicely over a yr now, the harm issues are mounting at Chelsea.
Mauricio Pochettino has endured a combined begin to his first few video games answerable for the Blues and like each Graham Potter and Frank Lampard earlier than him, the Argentine stays with out some key gamers.
Summer signings Romeo Lavia and Christopher Nkunku are but to kick a ball in anger, whereas Reece James hasn’t performed for the reason that opening sport of the season.
With that in thoughts, right here’s a have a look at the most recent Chelsea injuries…
Mykhailo Mudryk
Though Mudryk is but to catch fireplace as a Chelsea participant, not having him obtainable would place a fair higher pressure on Pochettino’s squad.
So, there was concern when the winger got here off injured throughout Ukraine’s draw with England.
Mudryk, nevertheless, is back in training with his national team and might be in rivalry for Sunday’s sport towards Bournemouth.
Potential return date: Sunday 17 September 2023 vs Bournemouth
Armando Broja
The president of the Albanian FA says Broja could make his return from a long-term knee injury towards Bournemouth this week.
Potential return date: Sunday 17 September 2023 vs Bournemouth
Reece James
Pochettino was desperate to level out that membership captain James would solely miss a couple of weeks of motion following his hamstring harm picked up towards Liverpool.
There is hope the defender can be again in motion after the worldwide break, though it’s unclear if he can be match to function towards the Cherries.
Potential return date: September 2023
Romeo Lavia
Summer signing Lavia was lower than velocity to get going immediately and Standard Sport understands that an settlement was made with the Belgium nationwide crew to not name him up for his or her video games throughout the break.
While the midfielder is engaged on his health, he stays a doubt for the Bournemouth sport instantly after the break.
Potential return date: September 2023
Lavia is but to make his Chelsea debut following a transfer from Southampton
/ Chelsea FC by way of Getty ImagesBenoit Badiashile
The defender is again in coaching following a hamstring harm suffered earlier than a ball was kicked in pre-season.
While that could be a enhance, the character of that drawback absolutely means Badiashile received’t be rushed again.
Potential return date: October 2023
Carney Chukwuemeka
The teenager was an everyday presence within the beginning eleven initially of the season however picked up a knee harm that required surgical procedure shortly after scoring his first Blues purpose towards West Ham final month.
He is now anticipated to be out of motion till at the very least October.
Potential return date: October 2023
Trevoh Chalobah
There has been little clarification on Chalobah’s restoration from a hamstring harm aside from the Blues describing him as “continuing to undergo rehabilitation programmes”.
Even when match, the academy graduate appears unlikely to function within the first-team regularly.
Potential return date: October 2023
Nightmare begin: Nkunku was struck down with a knee harm throughout pre-season
/ USA TODAY Sports by way of Reuters ConChristopher Nkunku
It can be fascinating to see what Nkunku’s arrival does to this Chelsea crew, albeit that is likely to be some time off but.
The Frenchman needed to have surgical procedure on a knee drawback suffered in pre-season and, earlier than the loss to Nottingham Forest, Chelsea said he was nonetheless within the “early stages” of his restoration.
A possible return after the November worldwide break appears the almost definitely consequence at this stage.
Potential return date: November 2023
Wesley Fofana
It appears unlikely £75m defender Wesley Fofana will play in any respect this season after an ACL harm.
Potential return date: Summer 2024