Chelsea remain one of the big six clubs hit with a major injury crisis.
The Blues still have a chance to compete for European places but their inconsistent performances like the one on the weekend against Burnley which got them only one point after a 2-2 draw might dampen their chances.
The next visitor at their home is Manchester United who are looking for a win and boost their chances for a Champions League spot.
Chelsea are without a lot of key players ahead of this mega clash.
The Latest Chelsea Injury News and Return Dates.
Robert Sanchez:
Robert Sanchez has lost his starting spot to Petrovic since being injured, he got relegated to cup games only.
It was against the recent win over Leicester that the goalkeeper picked up a knock which will rule him out for this weekend, at least.
According to reports it is nothing serious.
Return Date: April 2024
Trevoh Chalobah:
Trevoh Chalobah had started to become a starter finally under Mauricio Pochettino after being sidelined since the start of the season with manager not rating him highly.
The defender had started each of Chelsea’s last four matches before missing the draw with Burnley, forming a partnership with Axel Disasi having finally returned to full fitness.
This latest setback is a huge blow for both player and Mauricio Pochettino.
Return Date: April 2024
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Malo Gusto:
Another international break scare for Chelsea came when Malo Gusto withdrew from France’s Under-21 squad last week.
He was fit for the game against Burnley but limped off in the closing stages and there is yet to an update on the severity of it.
Return Date: Unknown
Ben Chilwell:
Ben Chilwell’s injury problems continued after the defender returned from England duty with a knock.
He missed the draw against the Clarets and Pochettino has confirmed the left-back will be assessed.
Return Date: Unknown
Romeo Lavia:
Like Nkunku, Romeo Lavia has been bothered by injury woe since joining Chelsea in a high-profile summer transfer, with ankle and thigh problems limiting him to just one substitute’s cameo for the club so far.
Chelsea confirmed on Wednesday that he will not play again this season.
Return Date: Summer 2024
Wesley Fofana:
Fofana suffered a serious knee injury before Chelsea’s pre-season tour last summer and needed surgery on his ACL.
He seemed to be making good progress in his recovery after being pictured in light training at Cobham, though Pochettino admitted earlier in March that it was “difficult to see” the French centre-back playing again this season.
Return Date: Summer 2024
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Christopher Nkunku:
Nkunku has dealt with a recurring injury problems since arriving in West London, having made only 10 appearances for Chelsea.
He managed a decent run of games in February having being sidelined for a month after waiting around six months initially for his competitive debut, but suffered a hamstring problem in the Carabao Cup final defeat vs Liverpool at Wembley.
Pochettino said then that he expected Nkunku to miss “a few weeks”.
Return Date: Spring 2024
Reece James:
Pochettino has confirmed captain Reece James may not play again this season after undergoing hamstring surgery way back in December.
Return Date: Unknown
Carney Chukwuemeka:
Chukwuemeka proved his worth to Pochettino by coming off the bench to net a crucial late goal against Leicester City.
However, he has had a very inconsistent campaign with injuries and has now withdrawn from England U-21 duty ahead of their European Championship qualifier.
Chelsea said that Chukwuemeka had “returned early to work on his fitness at Cobham, as he looks to play a key role in the remainder of the season”, so it doesn’t sound like he is suffering from any issue that will keep him out for long.
Return Date: Apirl 2024
Lesley Ugochukwu:
Ugochukwu has already missed three months of action now with the recurrence of a hamstring injury sustained in the defeat against Wolves at Molineux on Christmas Eve.
In January it was reported that the midfielder could be out for up to six weeks, but there’s still been no sign of a return.
Return Date: Spring 2024
Levi Colwill:
Levi Colwill has not played since the 2-2 west London derby draw at Brentford at the beginning of the month after suffering a toe injury.
Updates have been few and far between since then, with the versatile defender not in contention for England selection.
Colwill has been undertaking his rehabilitation programme and it remains to be seen when he will return.
Return Date: Unknown
