Chelsea are grappling with a growing list of injuries early in the season. The club's manager Mauricio Pochettino is facing difficulties with the fitness of key players.
The Blues' captain Reece James suffered a hamstring injury on the opening day of the season. Fortunately, Pochettino has indicated that he is expected to return in a matter of weeks rather than months. It appears likely that he will be back after the upcoming international break.
Additionally, Carney Chukwuemeka also encountered injury issues in the first two games of the campaign. The player has also undergone knee surgery following an injury sustained against West Ham on Sunday. While Chelsea haven't provided a specific timeline for his return, it is understood to be around six weeks.
Nkunku, a player who showed promise during preseason, suffered a knee injury during the club's tour of the USA and had to undergo surgery. His return is anticipated to be several months away.
Armando Broja, who has received praise from Pochettino, is nearing a return after a serious knee injury suffered in December.
Benoit Badiashile, like Nkunku, is expected to be sidelined for a while due to a severe hamstring injury suffered before the preseason began. Although he is back in training, his recovery will likely not be rushed. The £75 million defender is unlikely to play at all this season due to an ACL injury, adding to his ongoing injury problems.
Chelsea injury list and expected return dates ahead Luton Town clash
- Christopher Nkunku: Knee Injury (Expected return date: 16/12/2023)
- Carney Chukwuemeka: Knee Injury (Expected return date: 21/10/2023)
- Armando Broja: Knee Injury (Expected return date: 17/09/2023)
- Reece James: Thigh Injury (Expected return date: 17/09/2023)
- Trevoh Chalobah: Thigh Injury (Expected return date: 02/09/2023)
- Benoit Badiashile: Thigh Injury (Expected return date: 02/09/2023)
- Wesley Fofana: Knee Injury (Expected return date: Unknown)
- Marcus Bettinelli: Other (Expected return date: Unknown)
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