Get up to speed with the injury update coming out of Premier League club Chelsea who face a long winter ahead with Reece James out at the moment
Chelsea are continuously dealt bad cards as their injury list keeps growing as we enter the crucial part of the season. With many important players out injured, the situation at Stamford bridge looks worrisome. German manager Thomas Tuchel will need to dig deep into the Chelsea squad in order to clinch the Premier League title.
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Chelsea Injury List, Update, News, Report And Return Date: Reece James, Trevor Chalobah, Ben Chilwell
Players like Reece James, Mateo Kovacic, Ben Chilwell, and N’Golo Kante are serving long-term injuries and are unavailable for team selection. Meanwhile, another Chelsea wonderkid Trevor Chalobah was subbed off in the match at Vicarage Road. He felt something in the hamstring in the opening 15 minutes of the second half and was immediately subbed off.
Chelsea’s medical staff are currently running tests on him to determine the seriousness of the injury. Thomas Tuchel’s side will visit their notorious West London neighbors West Ham who are currently fourth in the Premier league table. David Moyes side is one to look out for this season and with the problems Chelsea faces in terms of injuries, it will be a monumental task.
1. Reece James
English right-back Reece James was in exceptional form this season and is currently a big miss for the team. German manager Thomas Tuchel counts on him and expects the English full-back to recover shortly. He suffered a knock in the clash against Manchester United to miss the encounter against Watford.
He had previously suffered an ankle injury this term. Thomas Tuchel has confirmed he will be back against West Ham this weekend.
Expected Return Date: Back Against West Ham
2. Jorginho
Italian midfielder Jorginho did not feature in the midweek clash against Watford and was an unused sub. It might be a statement from Tuchel that the midfielder is still recovering and might be available before the weekend clash against West Ham.
Expected Return Date: in the match against West Ham.
3. Timo Werner
German International was another player who did not feature in the match against Watford and it might just be a precautionary move from Tuchel. Chelsea is prioritizing their weekend trip to West London and is giving their important players necessary rests.
Expected Return Date: in the match against West Ham.
4. Ben Chilwell
English left-back suffered ACL(anterior cruciate ligament) injury and has damaged some ligament in the knee which will keep him out till the end of the year. He will be a big miss for Thomas Tuchel’s side as they are near the crucial stage of the season.
Expected Return Date: 2022
5. Mateo Kovacic
Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovacic is out since October with a muscle injury and does not look like he will be up for team selection anytime soon. Chelsea is struggling in the midfield area and is dealing with major problems at the moment.
Expected Return Date: 2022
6. N’Golo Kante
The French midfielder has sustained a knock in the knee and his selection will be as per his recovery. He might be available for team selection a week after this and Tuchel seriously needs him under these circumstances.
Expected Return Date: Mid December
7. Trevor Chalobah
Chelsea wonderkid is the newest addition to the injury list after suffering from a hamstring injury in the match against Watford. He was a crucial player for the Blues and will be majorly missed because of his growing presence in the team.
Expected Return Date: 2022