Chelsea gives new update on players' availability for fixture against Arsenal

In an official statement, Chelsea FC confirmed the availability of two players for the club ahead of an all-important fixture against Arsenal in the Premier League this weekend.

The injury woes of Chelsea seem to be far from over, as the Blues have now confirmed that two players are unfit for their home game against Arsenal FC in the premier league scheduled for Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 5:30 pm West Africa Time.

The statement read, "Defender Trevoh Chalobah and midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka have both suffered recent setbacks in their bid to return from respective injuries sustained earlier this season. The duo will now go under further review before continuing their rehabilitation at Cobham with the club’s medical staff."

Reece James Injury Update

Reports now indicate that Chelea's captain, Reece James, might not be fit for the London derby this weekend as it was stated that he suffered a minor setback, which is why the medical team has not cleared him for the first club game for the Blues in two weeks. Chelsea has neither confirmed nor denied this report, but the club will confirm the final confirmation at the pre-match press conference on Friday, October 20, 2023.

Chelsea reportedly suffer a devastating injury blow

Reports now indicate that Chelsea might be missing a very instrumental player in the coming weeks of club football activities.

According to numerous reports, Chelsea FC might be without the newly signed Cole Palmer as the young England international suffered a thigh injury in the England U-21 fixture against Serbia on Thursday, October 12, 2023.

According to the Mirror UK, Cole Palmer, who had captained Young Lions in their Euros qualifier at the City Ground on Thursday, was subbed off in the second half after sustaining what might have been categorised as a dead leg.

The U-21 head coach, Lee Carsley, spoke about the concerns, and he stated, "There are a few bumps and bruises, and we will monitor Cole, but we will not be taking any chances."

Chelsea FC injury update ahead of Burnley fixture

The Blues still were without a few key players when the Pochettino-led side took on Burnley before the international break. Here is the list of players who were out for the Blues ahead of the match:

Benoit Badiashile – in partial team training.

Trevoh Chalobah – in partial team training.

Ben Chilwell – starting the early stages of his rehabilitation programme.

Marcus Bettinelli - continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.

Wesley Fofana - is continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.

Christopher Nkunku - continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.

Romeo Lavia – continuing to undergo his rehabilitation program

Injury update in the fixture against Aston Villa

The injury woes at the club continue to persist, as the recent update shared by Chelsea shows just how many players the Blues have lost so far. Chelsea would still be without the club's captain, Reece James. Still, Pochettino, in his pre-match press conference, confirmed that the club had received a huge boost in terms of players, with Moises Caicedo, Noni Madueke, Marc Cucurella and Armando Broja all poised to make a return in the Premier League fixture against Villa.

Chelsea still have a total of nine players out of the squad due to one reason or another, and here is the list below:

Benoit Badiashile – part of full team training for the reconditioning phase.

Armando Broja – part of full team training for the reconditioning phase.

Marcus Bettinelli - continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.

Trevoh Chalobah - continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.

Carney Chukwuemeka - is continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.

Wesley Fofana - is continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.

Reece James - continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.

Christopher Nkunku - continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.

Romeo Lavia – started a rehabilitation programme.

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