Chelsea Injury Update vs Barrow: Will Romeo Lavia and Malo Gusto Make Their Return?
Chelsea will host League Two leaders Barrow in the EFL Cup third round at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night.
It’s only the second-ever meeting between the clubs, with Chelsea positioned near the top of the Premier League, while Barrow leads their division. Here’s a quick update on Chelsea’s key injury concerns ahead of the match:
Reece James
- Status: Out
- Injury: Hamstring
- Details: James suffered a setback in his rehabilitation and is expected to remain sidelined for the foreseeable future. No return date has been provided.
Romeo Lavia
- Status: Minor doubt
- Injury: Hamstring
- Possible return: September 24 (vs Barrow)
- Details: Lavia has been progressing in his recovery and could feature in some capacity for the first time since his injury, possibly making his return off the bench.
Malo Gusto
- Status: Minor doubt
- Injury: Thigh
- Possible return: September 24 (vs Barrow)
- Details: Gusto missed the West Ham game due to a thigh problem but has been back in training and may get some minutes to aid his recovery.
Suspension List
Chelsea have no players suspended for this fixture.
Enzo Maresca’s side is expected to rotate and give some key players rest while aiming for a strong performance against lower-league opposition.
Chelsea Injury Update vs Barrow: Will Romeo Lavia and Malo Gusto Make Their Return?
