The Chelsea tenure under Mauricio Pochettino took off successfully on Friday as they secured a convincing 3-0 victory against Luton.
Raheem Sterling shined with a brace as the Blues effortlessly handled Luton at Stamford Bridge, adding to the positive trajectory of Pochettino's initial phase in charge.
Nevertheless, the West Londoners still suffer from several injury problems. This issue has persisted at Chelsea for more than a year, and any football team globally would feel the absence of the key players that the manager currently lacks.
Romeo Lavia
Potential return date: 17/09/23 vs Bournemouth
The Belgian midfielder, who moved to Stamford Bridge for £58 million this summer, is unlikely to make his debut for several weeks after transferring from Southampton.
Mykhailo Mudryk
Potential return date: 02/09/23 vs Nottingham Forest
Mudryk was absent from the Luton match due to a "minor" injury, but there's a possibility he might be back for the Nottingham Forest game this upcoming weekend.
Reece James
Potential return date: 17/09/23 vs Bournemouth
The club captain is grappling with ongoing injury issues after encountering a setback following the first match of the season. Nonetheless, Pochettino remains optimistic that the English player will only be sidelined for a few weeks.
Benoit Badiashile
Potential return date: 17/09/23 vs Bournemouth
The defender has returned to training after dealing with a hamstring problem, indicating that his return to the first-team setup is imminent.
Armando Broja
Potential return date: October 2023
Following a December ACL injury that required knee surgery, the striker has resumed training, although a cautious approach will likely be taken.
Carney Chukwuemeka
Potential return date: 02/10/23 vs Fulham
Chukwuemeka also underwent knee surgery due to an injury suffered against West Ham. He's anticipated to be out of action for approximately six weeks.
Christopher Nkunku
Potential return date: November 2023
The France international is yet to participate in competitive matches for Chelsea due to a knee injury sustained during pre-season. His surgery means he's unlikely to return until at least November.
Wesley Fofana
Potential return date: Summer 2024
Another Frenchman is facing an uphill battle to feature in this season's matches after suffering an ACL injury.
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