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Mudryk, Colwill, James – Chelsea injury updates and return dates before match at Nottingham Forest

Chelsea Injury News – Get all the latest Chelsea injury news ahead of the Blues’ clash with Nottingham Forest.

Chelsea are through to the third round of the Carabao Cup after narrowly beating League Two rivals AFC Wimbledon at Stamford Bridge.

James Tilley gave the away team the lead with a penalty after a foul by Robert Sanchez, but Noni Madueke’s penalty leveled the score at half-time. Enzo Fernandez came on as a second-half substitute and scored the winning goal in a 2–1 win.

With attention shifting to the Premier League, the Blues are now preparing for a third home game in as many games in which they host Nottingham Forest. With Mauricio Pochettino looking to add a second league win to last week’s first, he will still be short of a few stars at his disposal.

With that said, here’s a look at the latest Chelsea injury news and when players will be able to return to action for the Blues.

Levi Colwill

Levi Colwill started the EFL Cup match with AFC Wimbledon but was unable to complete the match as he got punched and stung his foot before being carried off the pitch. Whether the youngster will return in time for Nottingham Forest next weekend remains to be seen, but Pochettino appears to have delivered a positive update in his press conference.

What Pochettino said (August 30): ‘No, he’s not injured. It’s not a big problem, it’s a small problem. He has ice on his ankle but that won’t be a problem this weekend.

Expected return date: N/A

Mykhailo Mudryk

Mudryk was absent from the Blues’ opening training session on Wednesday last week and the nature of his injury has not been confirmed. However, he informed fans on social media with a cryptic message suggesting he would return to the team as soon as possible.

What Pochettino said (August 24): “I think maybe a few days. It will not be available tomorrow. Very disappointed with the situation, he played against West Ham for 45 minutes.

“He is a player we hope to help play the way he thinks he can. Disappointed, but at the same time it’s not a big deal. Maybe a week or a few days.”

Expected return date: Nottingham Forest (H) – 2nd of September

Romeo Lavia

After joining the Blues last week, the 19-year-old is yet to play a few minutes with Pochettino as the coach wanted him to build up his fitness with the rest of the squad before being fully involved.

Pochettino’s statements (August 24): “He needs a few weeks to be ready to join the team. He works to catch up with his teammates. We’ll have to wait a few weeks for Romeo.”

Expected return date: end of September

Reece James

Still recovering from the hamstring injury he suffered in training two weeks ago, James updated his fans with a post on his Instagram, promising he would come back “better”. He was also spotted at Stamford Bridge during the Luton game, where he sat alongside Todd Boehly, John Terry and Romeo Lavia.

What James said (August 25): “I miss being there, but I’m working hard to come back stronger than before, both physically and mentally. Stay healthy and see you soon. The marathon continues.”

What Pochettino said (August 18): “I think it’s a sad moment because he’s our captain. He was so excited to be captain, full of energy. I think we’re going to judge him today today.”

Estimated return date: N/A

Armando Broja

Armando Broja has not been seen in a Blues shirt since last December after suffering a cruciate ligament injury in a friendly against Aston Villa. But he resumed training with the senior team last week and is expected to face Nicolas Jackson again for the starting spot. Pochettino’s words (August 24): “We too have to wait. He’s close, but sometimes you’re close, but the last step is difficult after the injury he suffered. He trained well, we too have hope” .

‘That’s why we review the selection and all the things that happen. It’s easy to say we need another striker, but I think we have attacking players and we need to get them back.’ “When you sign a player who is unfit or needs to get used to the Premier League, you risk spending the same amount of time waiting for Broja, Nkunku or Carney. Then you will wreak havoc on the Premier League team. That is why we are working very hard to analyze the situation. »

Expected return date: Nottingham Forest (H) – September 2

Benoit Badiashile

Badiashile, who was sidelined at the start of the season with a hamstring injury suffered at the end of last season, is another player who has recently returned to training and is keen to step up to the plate. disposal of Pochettino as quickly as possible with a more defensive team to help.

Expected return date: Nottingham Forest (H) – September 2

Carney Chukwuemeka

The Blues midfielder was the only goalscorer in the team’s 3-1 loss to West Ham, but a serious knee injury just before half-time forced him to leave the London stadium with crutches.

football.london understands Chukwuemeka is likely to be out for six weeks but heading into the international break he could only miss five or six games before making a quick return. What the club said: “I think it’s not a problem that will last for months or even weeks. I hope we can find the team as soon as possible. He fired, then he got hurt. Things happen that you can’t handle.

“It’s a bit unlucky but I think he can get stronger because he feels he has to work and compete. He’s young and will definitely be much better when we start again.

Expected return date: October

Christophe Nkunku

Nkunku has been out since coming on as a substitute in the club’s last pre-season game against Borussia Dortmund. Pochettino has been a blow for the Blues after joining the club for over £60million in the summer. However, he admitted that he will be greatly missed in the first half of the season.

What Pochettino said: “We are so sorry for him. He played well, he was a very important player for us. I think the quality is there, it’s important to have one of the best attacking players who can still play in different positions.” Now it’s about not thinking too much about injuries and thinking positively about when he comes back. with us and where he can recover well as soon as possible. “We are also working on the market, we will miss such a player. The club is working and trying to find a solution, maybe short, medium or long term, to give the team the right profile to play. “NOW.”

What Nkunku said (August 15): “As you can imagine, I’m so disappointed that I couldn’t be with my teammates at the start of the season. It’s hard not to have succeeded. “I’ll meet you at the bridge. I will work hard to come back stronger. It’s just a matter of time.

Expected return date: January 2024

Fofana faces another major fracture on the touchline after tearing his cruciate ligament. What Pochettino said: “Really sad, very bad news. We feel so sad. We can only help him and find the team again, we know it’s tough. We have to help him and wish him all the best. must continue, the competition is there. The competition waits for no one and we must be ready.

“I hope so. You have all the information that it’s difficult. He’s evolving differently, but we hope his recovery is going very well.”

Expected return date: Spring 2024

August 31, 2023
Injury update on Chelsea attacker Carney Chukwuemeka, including possible return date.

Chelsea were beaten 3-1 by West Ham on Sunday
Carney Chukwuemeka scored and forced the ball at the London Stadium
The attacker is to be tried on Monday

The only thing that can match Chelsea’s spending on new talent is the number of players currently on the injured list.

Sure, the Blues have spent an indecent amount of money since Todd Boehly took over, but there’s no doubt they’ve also struggled with injuries. However, given their club’s fetish for flawed team formation, it’s hard to feel sorry for Chelsea fans.

Yet it looks like Mauricio Pochettino delivered another blow – beyond the scoreline – on Sunday as West Ham forced the west London club to a 3-1 defeat. Carney Chukwuemeka, the Chelsea striker at the London Stadium, succumbed to a knee injury before half-time and was taken off as a result. The attacking midfielder will be sidelined for a spell as the Blues are already missing a number of first-team stars in Christopher Nkunku, Reece James and Wesley Fofana.

When will Carney Chukwuemeka be back from injury?

The Englishman’s return from his knee injury won’t be known until the severity of his problem is revealed. Mauricio Pochettino said after his side’s defeat at West Ham that Chukwuemeka will be evaluated on Monday.

“We have to judge him tomorrow,” said the Chelsea manager. “Tomorrow there is a check with the doctor. Let’s hope it’s not a big problem, but we have to wait”.

Chukwuemeka appears to have initially injured his left knee after a challenge from former Chelsea player Emerson Palmieri earlier in the match. He went down just before half-time with an injury that wasn’t caused by any contact. He underwent lengthy treatment before being helped off the London Stadium ground by the Chelsea medical team.

Mykhailo Mudryk replaced the Englishman, but made no impact in the second half, and Chukwuemeka left the pitch on crutches after the game. While the teen may not have suffered an ACL injury like so many at the start of the new season, some have speculated that he may have sustained an MCL or meniscus injury, which would require a lengthy recovery period. A more positive diagnosis would be a bone bruise resulting from Emerson’s initial challenge.

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Opinion: After being ignored for years, Chelsea have a midfield to be reckoned with

Once Chelsea confirm the signing of Romeo Lavia, they will have assembled one of the best midfielders in world football in two transfer windows.

This area of the pitch has been neglected by the club for years. Chelsea haven’t had a proper defensive midfielder since Nemanja Matic and he left our club in 2017.

Since then we’ve had some decent midfielders (some very good), but overall our midfield was nowhere near good enough, unbalanced and lacking the right profiles to compete in the Premier League.

If you want to win consistently and be a consistent force in world football, you have to make sure you have the perfect team engine, which is the midfield. And this starts from the base, with a defensive midfielder.

Chelsea now with Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia on standby, they have absolutely everything in midfield now and it’s a fantastic moment and a fantastic feeling for us Blues fans.

Enzo single-handedly led our midfield and team last season when we had a horrible year in football, but now he finally has the help he needs and deserves.

Caicedo and Lavia will provide the defensive stability and awareness we’ve needed for so long, as well as the athleticism and physicality. Both players know how to defend, close the distance, intercept and tackle: all things that we have lacked a lot. Then Enzo will be free for them to do what he does best and that is to create and shoot.

Enzo actually has a really good shot with him and knows how to find the net, but last season he was so blocked we never saw him. He also has great vision and an eye for passing, and he’s now being given the freedom to do all of that.

It’s literally a dream come true for Chelsea fans and it still feels like that, a big dream! But it’s not a dream, Chelsea now have a VERY good and capable midfield with the perfect complementary profiles for each other. What a future they have, and they’re all young, so it’s a future we should see thrive and improve and have for many years to come!

August 21, 2023
Carney Chukwuemeka’s latest injury gives Chelsea a serious fright following West Ham’s victory.

Chelsea injury news: Carney Chukwuemeka injured his knee in the Blues’ Premier League loss to West Ham United on Sunday

Carney Chukwuemeka suffered a scare in Chelsea’s 3-1 Premier League defeat at West Ham United on Sunday. The midfielder was substituted at the end of the first half after colliding with Emerson Palmieri.

The Blues youngster retained his place in Mauricio Pochettino’s midfield following his impressive opening weekend performance against Liverpool, alongside Enzo Fernandes and Conor Gallagher in midfield.

Chukwuemeka thanked his manager for his confidence with a fine finish and equalized in the first half, but that moment was short-lived. Former Aston Villa player Chukwuemeka appears to have suffered a knee injury after trying to win the ball in a 50/50 duel against Emerson. He managed to continue playing before being forced to seek treatment from the club’s physiotherapists. Mykhailo Mudryk eventually replaced the 19-year-old despite not needing a stretcher.

After the match, Pochettino gave a very brief update on the injury, saying: “Now we have to check it tomorrow. Look what happened to his knee. It was really bad luck.”

But there was another cause for concern when video by journalist Rahman Osman surfaced showing Chukwuemeka limping out of the London stadium on crutches. Luckily, there were no protective boots, but the midfielder walked carefully.

Carney Chukwuemeka can barely walk as he leaves the London stadium. Pochettino says we have to wait and see. #CFC pic.twitter.com/OJDQMnksCp

— Rahman osman (@iamrahmanosman) August 20, 2023

Chelsea are hoping to welcome the star back for Friday’s home game against Luton Town. The Blues host the Hatters at Stamford Bridge, with both sides aiming for their first win of the new season.

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Just now, Chelsea held negotiations to bring in a “special” £50 million attacker.

Recently, Chelsea and Arsenal discussed a potential summer transfer for Folarin Balogun.

According to a report from The Daily Mail, that is the case.

They assert that talks between Chelsea and Arsenal regarding the acquisition of attacker Folarin Balogun took place on Friday.

In the race to sign the 22-year-old striker, who the Gunners value at £50 million, the Blues are reportedly up against Fulham and Monaco.

The article also states that Fulham will not offer more than £35 million for the American international.

Balogun may have met with Chelsea yesterday, but rumors of a potential transfer out of the Emirates Stadium have been circulating all transfer window.

Balogun has publicly stated his desire to leave Arsenal before the summer transfer window closes in a few weeks, according to a recent report from Sky Sports. They added that other prospective buyers for him include Monaco and Inter Milan.

He appears to be blocked at Arsenal from breaking into the Gunners lineup, so he is desperate for a long-term move elsewhere to play regularly.

Balogun is such a promising young talent, and Gunners manager Mikel Arteta called him “something special” (Arsenal’s official website).

Last year, he spent the entire season on loan at French top-flight club Reims, where he scored 22 goals in 39 appearances across all competitions.

However, we’re not sure Chelsea should spend £50 million on another promising young player.

Two young and ambitious No. 9s who want to lead the line are currently on the Blues’ roster: Nicolas Jackson and Armando Broja. We would prefer a well-known striker with a long history of scoring frequently if Mauricio Pochettino insisted on using another striker.

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Opinion: After being ignored for years, Chelsea have a midfield to be reckoned with

Once Chelsea confirm the signing of Romeo Lavia, they will have assembled one of the best midfielders in world football in two transfer windows.

This area of the pitch has been neglected by the club for years. Chelsea haven’t had a proper defensive midfielder since Nemanja Matic and he left our club in 2017.

Since then we’ve had some decent midfielders (some very good), but overall our midfield was nowhere near good enough, unbalanced and lacking the right profiles to compete in the Premier League.

If you want to win consistently and be a consistent force in world football, you have to make sure you have the perfect team engine, which is the midfield. And this starts from the base, with a defensive midfielder.

Chelsea now with Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia on standby, they have absolutely everything in midfield now and it’s a fantastic moment and a fantastic feeling for us Blues fans.

Enzo single-handedly led our midfield and team last season when we had a horrible year in football, but now he finally has the help he needs and deserves.

Caicedo and Lavia will provide the defensive stability and awareness we’ve needed for so long, as well as the athleticism and physicality. Both players know how to defend, close the distance, intercept and tackle: all things that we have lacked a lot. Then Enzo will be free for them to do what he does best and that is to create and shoot.

Enzo actually has a really good shot with him and knows how to find the net, but last season he was so blocked we never saw him. He also has great vision and an eye for passing, and he’s now being given the freedom to do all of that.

It’s literally a dream come true for Chelsea fans and it still feels like that, a big dream! But it’s not a dream, Chelsea now have a VERY good and capable midfield with the perfect complementary profiles for each other. What a future they have, and they’re all young, so it’s a future we should see thrive and improve and have for many years to come!

August 21, 2023
Mauricio Pochettino’s ideal Chelsea XI vs West Ham, with Moises Caicedo’s transfer finalized

football.london examines what Chelsea’s line-up against West Ham at the weekend could look like if the club had signed Moises Caicedo by then

Chelsea are now extremely close to signing Moises Caicedo from Brighton & Hove Albion.

As football.london reported late Sunday evening, after months of negotiations for the midfielder, Chelsea have agreed a £115million deal with Brighton to sign Caicedo. The Ecuador international will complete his move to Stamford Bridge before sealing a British record transfer.

Chelsea will officially confirm the move very soon after beating rivals Liverpool for Caicedo. As long as everything goes according to plan, there’s a serious chance the 21-year-old will be in the squad for the weekend when the Blues make a short trip to the London Stadium to take on West Ham United.

It will be a welcome boost for Mauricio Pochettino, who currently has few options in central midfield. Conor Gallagher put in an excellent performance in Chelsea’s draw with Liverpool on Sunday, with the England international playing from the base of midfield.

However, that wasn’t a natural position for Gallagher, nor does it seem like a long-term solution. Caicedo’s replacement means Chelsea could potentially revert to the 4-2-3-1 system that Pochettino used during the club’s pre-season tour of the United States.

With that in mind, football.london takes a look at how Chelsea could line up this weekend when they travel to the Hammers on Sunday. Note: This only applies if Caicedo signs up in time for the Blues’ second Premier League game of the season.

Robert Sanchez will be back in goal for Chelsea. The Spaniard made his debut for the Blues against Liverpool on Sunday as Kepa Arrizabalaga completed his loan spell at Real Madrid. The transfer is now complete.

We could imagine Chelsea reverting to a four-man defensive lineup that includes Reece James and Ben Chilwell at the back. Just like Axel Disasi did on his debut, Pochettino could use Thiago Silva and Levi Colwill as centre-backs at the London Stadium.

Then the exciting part: two midfielders in Enzo Fernandez and Caicedo. Everything that makes a successful partnership is there on paper. We saw Enzo in a more advanced role against Liverpool this weekend and it worked wonders. Having Caicedo on his side will give the Argentine even more freedom to express himself in the final third.

Raheem Sterling showed signs of improvement against Liverpool without delivering an absolutely outstanding performance. With Noni Madueke unable to play football this summer, Sterling appears to be the go-to spot for the right flank, with Mykhailo Mudryk at the other.

Carney Chukwuemeka could be cast in the No.10 role – a position he’s admitted in the past could be his best. Nicolas Jackson is the obvious and sensible choice as a No9 after impressing against Liverpool without being at his best in front of goal.

Potential Chelsea XI vs West Ham: Sanchez; James, Silva, Colwill, Chilwell; Fernandez, Caicedo; Sterling, Chukwuemeka, Mudryk; jackson

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Tuchel called the player with 284 Premier League appearances “incredible,” and Chelsea are now interested in signing him.

Kepa Arrizabalaga is moving to Real Madrid, so Chelsea is now looking to replace him with Kasper Schmeichel.

So says the Guardian, at least.

Let’s take a look at the situation involving Chelsea and Kasper Schmeichel.

What’s the story?

Thibaut Courtois’ serious knee injury sustained during training has led Real Madrid to unexpectedly turn their attention to Kepa as a potential transfer target.

The Spanish powerhouses are on the verge of finalizing a season-long loan agreement after beating Bayern Munich to the services of the Spain international.

Furthermore, it is claimed that after the loan period is over, Real Madrid won’t have the choice or duty to sign Kepa on a long-term basis.

Chelsea may push to get Schmeichel back to the Premier League once the Spaniard returns to his home country.

In August 2022, after spending 11 years at Leicester, the Danish international left these shores to join OGC Nice.

What’s the story?

Due to Thibaut Courtois’ serious knee injury sustained during training, Kepa has emerged as a surprise transfer target for Real Madrid.

The Spanish powerhouses have secured the services of the Spain international ahead of Bayern Munich, and a season-long loan agreement is soon to be finalized.

Furthermore, it is claimed that after the loan period is over, Real Madrid won’t have the choice or duty to sign Kepa on a long-term basis.

Chelsea may push to get Schmeichel back to the Premier League once the Spaniard returns to his home country.

The international player from Denmark left these lands in August 2022 to join OGC Nice after spending 11 years at Leicester.

With the Foxes, Schmeichel won the FA Cup in 2021 after they defeated Chelsea by a score of 1-0. During that time, he made 284 Premier League appearances, miraculously winning one league title against all odds.

Mason Mount made a particularly noteworthy save in that FA Cup final, prompting Thomas Tuchel to call the Dane “incredible”; he was unquestionably one of the best while playing in England, and it was telling that Leicester suffered relegation after he left.

Kasper Schmeichel might turn out to be a very wise acquisition by Chelsea.

In our opinion, Schmeichel could be a wise acquisition given his background.

The 36-year-old is unlikely to start ahead of Robert Sanchez, but he has a wealth of playing experience and is familiar with what a championship-winning locker room looks like.

Schmeichel may prove to be an important player for Mauricio Pochettino even if he doesn’t play a single game because Chelsea only has a small number of players over the age of 25 this season.

Watch this situation closely as Chelsea tries to replace Kepa before the deadline.

August 15, 2023