Chelsea Injury Updates: Reece James, Chukwuemeka, Lavia & Kellyman Return Dates Ahead of Nottingham Forest Clash

Chelsea Injury Updates: Reece James, Chukwuemeka, Lavia & Kellyman Return Dates Ahead of Nottingham Forest Clash

Here’s a summary of Chelsea’s injury updates and return dates ahead of their match against Nottingham Forest:

1. Reece James

• Injury: Hamstring
• Status: Club captain James is still sidelined and hasn’t featured this season due to suspension and injury.
• Maresca’s Update: “Reece James is still not ready, not available.”
• Potential Return: Unknown

1. Carney Chukwuemeka

• Injury: Illness
• Status: Chukwuemeka missed the Gent match due to illness but could return against Nottingham Forest.
• Maresca’s Update: “Carney was in the squad for Gent but didn’t feel well during the night, he was ill.”
• Potential Return: Nottingham Forest (H) – October 6

1. Romeo Lavia

• Injury: Minor issue (previously)
• Status: Lavia returned against Brighton and is available for selection against Nottingham Forest.
• Maresca’s Update: “Romeo Lavia is available for tomorrow [vs Brighton].”
• Potential Return: Available

1. Omari Kellyman

• Injury: Hamstring
• Status: Kellyman is out with a hamstring injury and won’t return until next month.
• Potential Return: November

These updates ensure that Chelsea head into the game with some key players still sidelined but also see some returns.

Chelsea Injury Updates: Reece James, Chukwuemeka, Lavia & Kellyman Return Dates Ahead of Nottingham Forest Clash