Chelsea line-up vs Arsenal with significant injury boost as Christopher Nkunku and Reece James joins the squad

How Christopher Nkunku and Reece James’ injuries will allow Chelsea to start stronger against Arsenal.

The Chelsea news could be significant as Mauricio Pochettino will have an additional fortnight to get his team ready for Arsenal’s visit.

The biggest challenge to Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea management thus far will come in just over two weeks. Although he has won three straight games to help right the ship over the last two weeks, a challenging stretch of games ahead could decide the season.

As Chelsea prepares to play Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham, Newcastle, and Brighton over the course of the next six weeks, they will need all the rest and recuperation they can get.
It comes at a good time for Pochettino, who is starting to see some returning players return to the team.

Chelsea is still very close to some of their rivals even though they are missing players worth over $400 million, the club captain, and are frequently forced to rely on academy players to fill the bench.

Maintaining their current form and capitalizing on their lack of European commitments could help Chelsea, who are two points behind Newcastle and nine points from the top, make significant progress in the upcoming weeks.

In addition, it appears that Chelsea is becoming more and more dominant every week.
Raheem Sterling also overcame illness to return for the final three games before the international break, playing a part in all four goals against Burnley.
Armando Broja, meanwhile, scored his first goal in nine months.

When Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal visit Stamford Bridge, both will have a chance to start.

With Nicolas Jackson challenging him for a starting position up front, Broja may get another chance to start after playing little in the first half against Burnley.
Jackson put up his third goal of the season with his second in as many games, but he was seen wearing strapping around his wrist.

Following a minor surgery on his hand, the 22-year-old has now been left out of Senegal’s squad for the upcoming matches.
It shouldn’t have a significant impact on his chances of playing against Arsenal, and now that he’s starting to show some form, it’s the ideal time for him to keep up his recent surge.

Reece James will have the opportunity to continue his recuperation during the break. The right-back was on the verge of making a comeback before being suspended by the Football Association (FA) for actions during the tunnel match against Aston Villa last month.
He has been out of action since the end of August due to an injury.

Despite his limited playing time, there is a possibility that he will return right away following a protracted recuperation.
Malo Gusto, who has filled in admirably for James, has been out of action for the past three games due to a suspension he received during the Villa match.

When he returns, he might start to help James get back up to speed.

Due to the knock he sustained during the most recent international break, Romeo Lavia is still a ways off from playing again, so the midfield will remain unchanged. Axel Disasi was called up and promptly left the France team, so there may yet be more changes to come to the defense.

Despite playing through an injury at Turf Moor, the 25-year-old has reportedly started every league game under Pochettino.

Disasi may be able to maintain his spot in the lineup if the next ten days go well, but he is doubtful for the game due to quadricep trouble.

Though a supportive message has been posted online, Christopher Nkunku is still a ways off from making a comeback, even though he may be wishing he was available for this kind of match.

With his continued gym work, Nkunku is making progress.

He was recently spotted kicking a ball inside.
For the time being, it’s a small step, but it gives those who are still holding out to see him play a little boost.

Potential starting lineup for Chelsea: Fernandez, Caicedo, Gallagher, Palmer, Sterling, Jackson; James, Disasi, Silva, Cucurella; Sanchez.