Chelsea Injury Woes Deepen: Cole Palmer Joins Growing List of Concerns as Gusto, Fernandez, Lavia, and James Remain Sidelined

Chelsea Injury Woes Deepen: Cole Palmer Joins Growing List of Concerns as Gusto, Fernandez, Lavia, and James Remain Sidelined

Chelsea is currently facing a series of injury concerns that could impact their upcoming fixtures. Here’s a breakdown of the latest injury updates:

1. Cole Palmer:

• Status: Palmer was withdrawn from the England squad due to “ongoing issues,” though the specifics of his injury have not been disclosed. He played the full 90 minutes in Chelsea’s recent 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace, but his condition afterward led to his withdrawal from international duty.
• Potential Return Date: Unknown, pending further updates.

1. Malo Gusto:

• Status: Gusto suffered a thigh injury during the match against Crystal Palace and was forced to leave the field. He had initially tried to continue after a collision but was eventually substituted after reaching for his hamstring. He has since withdrawn from the France U21 squad and will continue his recovery at Cobham.
• Potential Return Date: Unknown, awaiting further medical evaluation.

1. Enzo Fernandez:

• Status: Fernandez sustained a painful injury late in the game against Crystal Palace, appearing to hurt his jaw. Despite the injury, he is set to join the Argentina squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
• Potential Return Date: September, depending on his condition during international duty.

1. Romeo Lavia:

• Status: Lavia has been sidelined with a hamstring injury, missing the last two games. This is particularly unfortunate given his previous struggles with injuries since joining Chelsea.
• Potential Return Date: Unknown, though it’s expected to be a short-term issue.

1. Reece James:

• Status: James has been out with a hamstring injury since before the season began. While he indicated that the injury wasn’t severe, there’s no confirmed return date yet.
• Potential Return Date: Late September, based on current reports.

With these injuries, Chelsea will be focusing on getting these players back to full fitness during the international break, but the uncertainty around their return dates could pose challenges for Enzo Maresca as the season progresses.

Chelsea Injury Woes Deepen: Cole Palmer Joins Growing List of Concerns as Gusto, Fernandez, Lavia, and James Remain Sidelined