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10-01-2024 | 18:56 Football
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Ten Chelsea players could miss Premier League game vs Fulham through injury
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Ten Chelsea players could miss Premier League game vs Fulham through injury

Chelsea are facing a significant injury crisis with 10 players on the treatment table ahead of their upcoming Premier League game against Fulham.

Despite a disappointing defeat to Middlesbrough in the Carabao Cup, they must quickly regroup for a busy period, including the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg and an FA Cup tie against Aston Villa. Manager Mauricio Pochettino aims to navigate this challenging period, but injuries have disrupted his plans.

Key players such as Ben Chilwell, Reece James, Wesley Fofana, Christopher Nkunku, Romeo Lavia, and Carney Chukwuemeka are dealing with fitness issues, impacting Chelsea's squad depth. Pochettino, who faced criticism despite significant investments in the transfer market, must address the injury woes and regain fan confidence.

The upcoming game against Fulham holds increased significance for Chelsea, as Pochettino aims to avoid consecutive defeats that could further damage team confidence. With eight wins, four draws, and eight losses in the Premier League so far, another setback at Stamford Bridge could intensify scrutiny on the manager.

Pochettino is hopeful of recovering some injured players to bolster his squad. The list of players and their potential return dates includes:

  1. Trevoh Chalobah (expected back later in the season)
  2. Wesley Fofana (expected back later in the season)
  3. Carney Chukwuemeka (hopeful for involvement this weekend)
  4. Ben Chilwell (training and eyeing a role this weekend)
  5. Lesley Ugochukwu (pushing for a return from a thigh strain)
  6. Robert Sanchez (expected to be ready in a couple of weeks)
  7. Reece James (out for three months after surgery)
  8. Marc Cucurella (expected back in February after ankle surgery)
  9. Christopher Nkunku (assessed and doubtful for the Fulham game)
  10. Romeo Lavia (a significant doubt for the upcoming weekend as he undergoes assessment)

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