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Chelsea Injury Update: Key Players’ Status Ahead Of Crystal Palace Showdown
Mauricio Pochettino faces a significant challenge as Chelsea braces for their critical clash against Crystal Palace on Wednesday night, with several key players sidelined or facing uncertainties due to injuries and setbacks.
Players Returning to Action:
- Romeo Lavia finally marked his return from the treatment room, featuring in the squad’s recent outing. Although he’s yet to make his debut, hopes are high for his involvement against Crystal Palace.
- Lesley Ugochukwu started in the recent match against Wolves but faced an uncertain exit due to an injury. His availability for the Palace fixture remains in question.
Major Injury Concerns:
- Enzo Fernandez is sidelined due to a hernia and is expected to miss the upcoming games, his return date currently unknown.
- Reece James faces another hamstring setback, prolonging his spell on the sidelines. His anticipated return is pegged for March or April 2024.
- Robert Sanchez, after suffering a knee injury, underwent assessment and faces a few weeks of recovery, his exact return timeframe is undetermined.
- •Marc Cucurella remains in the rehabilitation phase following an ankle injury, the exact date of his comeback still uncertain.
- Ben Chilwell encountered a more severe muscle issue than initially thought, with his return slated for 2024.
- Trevoh Chalobah is on the road to recovery from a thigh injury, back to training but not yet back with the team.
- Carney Chukwuemeka experienced a setback with a knee problem and his return date remains uncertain.
- Fofana is undergoing an extended recovery after an ACL rupture in pre-season, aiming for a possible return in April 2024.
Suspensions:
- Raheem Sterling and Cole Palmer will miss the upcoming clash due to suspensions arising from accumulating yellow cards.
While some players have made strides in their recovery, Chelsea’s squad faces significant challenges due to a myriad of injuries. The crucial upcoming fixture against Crystal Palace will test the depth and resilience of the squad as they navigate through this challenging period.
