Chelsea gives an update on Sanchez and Cucurella's injury

Mauricio Pochettino might not be having a break at Chelsea Football Club as the injury to his key players almost after every match day.

The club gave an update on Marc Cucurella, Robert Sanchez and Reece James on its official website on Friday, December 15, 2023, ahead of the league game against Sheffield United at Stamford Bridge. According to the report, Cucurella has an appointment with the foot and ankle specialist while Sanchez has undergone an assessment on his knee with the club's specialist.

There had been an initial update on Reeve James earlier in the week when they confirmed that he picked up a hamstring injury. The three players picked up injuries in the game against Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday, December 10, 2023.

Full Injury list:

Robert Sanchez – continuing to undergo specialist assessment.

Marc Cucurella – undergoing assessment and due to meet with foot and ankle specialists to decide the next steps.

Reece James – undergone assessment this week and beginning the rehabilitation programme

Trevoh Chalobah – continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.

Ben Chilwell – continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme

Carney Chukwuemeka – continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme 

Wesley Fofana – continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.

Lesley Ugochukwu – continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.

Noni Madueke – progressing with the reconditioning phase of his rehabilitation.

Romeo Lavia – returned to partial team training.