Chelsea’s extensive injury list was highlighted on Sunday as the Blues were defeated 1-0 by freshly crowned Premier League champions Manchester City. A much-changed City club watched Frank Lampard’s men dominate sections of the game and were unlucky not to score at Etihad Stadium.
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Julian Alvarez’s early goal sealed the game, with Raheem Sterling squandering the visitors’ best chance of the game against his former team. Kalidou Koulibaly returned to the lineup before the week’s match against Manchester United, having not played since the first-leg Champions League defeat to Real Madrid on April 12.
The Blues’ injury difficulties have subsided in recent months, but the bodies in the treatment room are beginning to pile up once more. With only two games remaining, several injured players may have played their final game for the club, with a huge summer departure expected.
With that in mind, football. London has compiled the most recent injury news from Stamford Bridge ahead of Chelsea’s trip to Manchester United next Thursday.
Jose Felix
Joao Felix was named to Chelsea’s bench for their match against Manchester City, however, he was not seen warming up at Etihad Stadium. The Portugal international was subsequently replaced on the bench by goalie Ethan Wady, who was rumored to be injured.
Date of expected return: Unknown
Badiashile, Benoit
Chelsea was dealt another setback ahead of their game against City when promising teenage defender Benoit Badiashile was ruled out. After scoring his first goal for the club against Bournemouth, the Frenchman was recalled for the draw with Nottingham Forest last weekend.
“Benoit injured himself in training two days ago, his groin, and will miss the game,” Lampard added. We’re looking into that right now.”
damage to the groin
N’Golo Kante is expected to return to Manchester United (A) on May 25.
Chelsea have been given another blow as their talismanic Frenchman was ruled out again due to injury. He has yet to sign a new contract and is now questionable for the rest of the season.
Kante has struggled with fitness all season, missing all games between September and March due to a long-term hamstring problem. This is his third setback in a row.
“He felt something in his groin,” Lampard explained. So it’s probably a couple of weeks, and we pretty well know what that means. All we have to do now is keep going.”
“We’re pretty much similar to where we’ve been recently in terms of Mason, Reece, Chilly, N’Golo, Marc Cucurella not fit,” he continued ahead of Manchester City.
Groin strain
The expected return date is unknown.
Mateo Kovacic’s
According to Lampard, the Croatian was brought off in the first half of the 2-2 tie with Forest after entering the game as a danger. He was replaced by Ruben Loftus-Cheek, and this could be his final game for the club.
Lampard’s response: “I’m not sure.” I know he had some issues before the game. It was obvious in training yesterday. I called him earlier to see how things were going. To be honest, I haven’t kept up with it since the game. We hope he’s all OK.”
Unknown injury
The expected return date is unknown.
Chilwell, Ben
Ben Chilwell was substituted in the 74th minute against Bournemouth due to a hamstring injury. Earlier this season, the England international was sidelined for 10 games due to a similar injury.
He is now doubtful to play again this season, according to Lampard’s latest statement.
He was photographed back in training on the grass at Cobham with James and Mount.
“Not fit,” Lampard remarked. No, we’re hopeful Chilly will be able to play in the final game or two of the season, but it’s a close call. It’s a similar tale to Mason Mount, and maybe a little bit similar to Reece [James], but I think Reece is significantly behind. So we’re certainly after it right now.”
“We’re pretty much similar to where we’ve been recently in terms of Mason, Reece, Chilly, N’Golo, Marc Cucurella not fit,” he continued ahead of Manchester City.
Hamstring strain
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Cucurella, Marc
Cucurella was forced to leave the game against Brentford late in the second half after suffering an injury in training. He, too, appears to be out for the remainder of the season.
“No, he won’t be fit for this game, and again, he’ll be questionable in line with the others for that final week of the season,” Lampard stated.
“We’re pretty much similar to where we’ve been recently in terms of Mason, Reece, Chilly, N’Golo, Marc Cucurella not fit,” he continued ahead of Manchester City.
Quadriceps tear
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James, Reece
James was observed feeling his hamstring during the first half of Chelsea’s match against Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge. The defender appeared to be suffering for a few moments, but he soldiered on and completed 90 minutes, despite Lampard’s latest report being less than encouraging.
James has also returned to some type of outside training, as seen above with Mount and Chilwell.
“No, we’re hoping Chilly will be fit for the last game or two of the season, but it’s a close call,” Lampard remarked. It’s a similar tale to Mason Mount, and maybe a little bit similar to Reece [James], but I think Reece is significantly behind. So we’re certainly after it right now.”
“We’re pretty much similar to where we’ve been recently in terms of Mason, Reece, Chilly, N’Golo, Marc Cucurella not fit,” he continued ahead of Manchester City.
Hamstring strain
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Mason Mount Mount has been plagued by numerous injuries this season, including a chronic pelvic condition. Another setback means that the club’s two-time player of the season will miss another appearance as speculation about his future mounts.
Mount shared an update on Instagram, writing, “Had a minor procedure yesterday to sort out a discomfort I’d been experiencing for a while.” “Everything went smoothly, and I’m feeling good.”It’s time to recuperate, but I can’t wait to go back to training in a few weeks! Thank you for all of your expressions of encouragement, and a special thanks to the medical staff, physicians, and nurses for caring after me.”
He has since returned to outside training, as seen by a club photo of their England star with the ball at his feet.
“Mason has been carrying this pelvic injury for quite some time, it predates me,” Lampard remarked. We’ve tried, and the medical staff has tried, but we’ve reached the point where he’ll need minor surgery. We’re looking at a four-week recovery period, and we know where that gets us.”
“We’re pretty much similar to where we’ve been recently in terms of Mason, Reece, Chilly, N’Golo, Marc Cucurella not fit,” he continued ahead of Manchester City.
Injury to the Pelvis
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Mr. Armando Broja
Chelsea have been without Broja since he suffered a knee injury in a pre-season match against Aston Villa. Following a collision with Ezri Konsa, the 20-year-old shouted in anguish and was stretchered from the field of play.
He appeared to be in a lot of pain and was gripping his leg while he was being attended to by medical personnel. Albania’s international had no history of knee ailments, thus his injury was devastating.
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Broja was expected to miss the rest of the season after learning he needed surgery to repair a ruptured cruciate ligament in his right knee, according to Football. London at the time. However, he was recently photographed returning to solo training at Cobham, albeit primarily in the gym.
Furthermore, according to the Evening Standard, the teenage striker is ahead of schedule in his recuperation and hopes to return to play for Chelsea during their pre-season tour of America.
N/A, according to Lampard.
Injury to the knee
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