Carney Chukwuemeka Returns to Chelsea First-Team Training Amid Injury Concerns During International Break
With a number of Chelsea’s first-team players sidelined due to injuries during the international break, 20-year-old midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka has returned to first-team training, providing a fresh opportunity to impress manager Enzo Maresca.
Several key Chelsea players, including Malo Gusto and Cole Palmer, have returned from international duty due to injury concerns.
While Palmer’s issue isn’t expected to sideline him for Premier League games, the injuries have opened up spots in the training squad, giving less featured players like Chukwuemeka a chance to step up.
Chukwuemeka, who joined Chelsea from Aston Villa in a £20 million transfer two years ago, has struggled for regular appearances due to a series of injuries.
He was also limited in involvement during Chelsea’s pre-season tour in the United States, but now finds himself training with the squad at Cobham.
There was talk of Chukwuemeka leaving Chelsea on loan this summer, with Manchester United reportedly considering a deal on deadline day, but nothing materialized.
The club was reportedly surprised that the midfielder didn’t go out on loan, especially after Chelsea’s acquisition of Jadon Sancho.
Now, with Chelsea’s squad affected by injuries, Chukwuemeka has a real chance to feature in the next Premier League match against Bournemouth, especially if players like Romeo Lavia and Palmer are not fully fit in time.
This period could be a pivotal moment for the young midfielder to prove his worth and secure more playing time.
Carney Chukwuemeka Returns to Chelsea First-Team Training Amid Injury Concerns During International Break
