Chelsea is gearing up for a return to the Premier League, where they will face fierce rivals Tottenham in an upcoming significant clash. Chelsea’s performance this season has been inconsistent, with seven points collected in their last four games, including a decent draw against Arsenal and a disappointing defeat to Brentford.
As they prepare to take on Tottenham on Monday, Chelsea is dealing with some major injury concerns. Let’s take a look at the latest Chelsea injury news and the possible return dates for the upcoming game against Tottenham.
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Mykhailo Mudryk: Mykhailo Mudryk was absent from the matchday squad to face Brentford last weekend due to a minor injury. However, he is back in full training as of Friday and is expected to be available for the game against Tottenham on Monday.
Possible return date: Tottenham (A) – Monday, November 6
Cole Palmer: Cole Palmer was seen hobbling during the Carabao Cup match against Blackburn. He appeared to have overcome an ankle injury, and he wasn’t included in the club’s injury list, indicating that he should be fit to feature against Tottenham.
Possible return date: Tottenham (A) – Monday, November 6
Christopher Nkunku: Christopher Nkunku has yet to play a competitive game for Chelsea since his transfer from RB Leipzig. He suffered a knee injury during a pre-season friendly. Pochettino has hinted that Nkunku could return to action after the November international break.
Possible return date: Newcastle United (A) – Saturday, November 25
Armando Broja: Armando Broja was absent from the matchday squad to face Arsenal due to an irritation on his knee. His return date is uncertain.
Possible return date: Tottenham (A) – Monday, November 6
Romeo Lavia: Romeo Lavia is expected to remain out of action until late November, although there’s optimism about his recovery progress. The club is cautious about rushing his return and expects him to be back in early December.
Possible return date: Late November to early December
Trevoh Chalobah: Trevoh Chalobah picked up a knock and is nursing a thigh injury. He is expected to return in November.
Possible return date: November
Reece James will start for Chelsea for the first time in nearly THREE MONTHS.
Carney Chukwuemeka: Carney Chukwuemeka sustained a knock and has been dealing with a knee problem. His return date is uncertain.
Possible return date: Unknown
Ben Chilwell: Ben Chilwell suffered a muscle issue in September and is still out of action. His return date is unclear.
Possible return date: December
Wesley Fofana: Wesley Fofana is expected to miss most of the season due to an ACL injury he sustained during pre-season training.
Possible return date: April 2024
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