Chelsea’s Romeo Lavia in personal training at Chelsea’s training ground
Mauricio Pochettino wants revenge in Carabao Cup semi-final. – the last second part. The Blues welcome Michael Carrickand’s side to Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night and book their place in the final at Wembley.
Chelsea go into the game after beating Fulham 1-0 last weekend. The west Londoners secured three crucial points in Champions League qualification, but Pochettino struggled to win over his doubters – especially after he opted to bring on the returning Ben Chilwell from the left over Mykhailo Mudryk.
Middlesbrough, also struggling with a number of injuries, will go into the Blues full of confidence after beating Millwall at the weekend. The Champions League outfit are not weak and Chelsea could face them without big names.
So football.london has gathered all the latest Stamford Bridge injury news and updates.
Christopher Nkunku
Nkunku missed much of the campaign with a pre-season knee injury. Shortly after returning from the treatment room, Pochettino caused concern by admitting that he was both anxious and of the situation of the French
What Pochettino said: “and it is true that now we will look at the situation in a few days. That’s why I told you I was a little worried. I still don’t have all the information if he will be available for a small initial period. We have to be very clinical to make certain decisions, think and see how we solve the problem”
Expected return date: Middlesbrough (H) – Carabao Cup semi-final second leg – 23 January
Reece James
Shortly after returning from the medical clinic, James suffered another hamstring injury in Chelsea’s number 039 game, the last against Everton. month He has been out since then and it is not clear when he will return.
What Pochettino said: andquot;I think he is doing well. We talked and he’s starting to heal, he’s a day closer to being with the group. It’s really positive, we’re all positive around him, we help, we engage like that.
“It is always difficult for a player who has a very difficult and difficult season for him. Now is the process to start recovery. One less day until he will be a member of the group and we take it positively because the most important thing is to start solving the problem and of course help him to be strong, positive.
“That is the important thing and that is why the wonderful institute that the club needs to support in this case, so that Reece can heal and heal as quickly as possible”
Expected return date: unknown
Lesley Ugochukwu
Ugochukwu started for Chelsea against Wolves on Christmas Eve but was withdrawn with a hamstring injury. Head is currently undergoing a rehabilitation program.
What Pochettino said: N/A
Expected return date: Unknown
Romeo Lavia
After making his Chelsea debut against Crystal Palace at the end of Christmas, Lavia suffered a hamstring problem. The teenage midfielder is believed to be currently undergoing a rehabilitation program but it is currently unclear when he will be able to return.
What Pochettino said: “He feels something, some problem. We have to check and hope it’s not [bad]. I’m a little worried. I don’t know because if you watched the game [against Crystal Palace], you don’t understand that I replaced Lavia at the end because he was struggling to run. Let’s see what happens.
“Hopefully it’s not a big problem and he will be able to play with us again. An important player who will improve and it will be a shame if we can’t use him in the next games”
Expected return date: unknown
Robert Sanchez
Sanchez picked up a knee injury in Chelsea’s defeat to Manchester United last month but has been cleared to play against the Toffees. The Spaniard was replaced by Djordje Petrovic after knocking off in the second half at Goodison Park.
What Pochettino said: “There is an injury that will last a few weeks, I don’t know, two, three, four, five or six. We evaluate day by day to find out how it is tracked. His recovery depends on him and how his knee reacts and it is difficult to tell after two or three weeks, but we hope [he will return] as soon as possible”
Expected return date: end of January / beginning of February
Trevoh Chalobah
Chalobahil has a hamstring injury this season and is yet to appear for Chelsea. The defender was once the Blues’ first line back, but now appears to face an uncertain future.
What Pochettino said: andquot;The good news is that Trevoh Chalobah has started working with the group. We must judge day by day whether he can help us. But he is fine. Head#039;s now rehearsed with the band.andquot;
Expected Return Date: Unknown
Marc Cucurella
Cucurella has not played for Chelsea since Bluesand#039; trip to Goodison Park in December after picking up an ankle injury. The defender later confirmed on social media that he underwent surgery as a result. He is now undergoing a rehabilitation program.
What Pochettino said: N/A
Expected return date: March
Wesley Fofana
Fofana will miss most of the season after rupturing his ACL in pre-season training. Despite this, the boss returned to training at Cobham.
What Pochettino said: “Fofana might need more time”
Expected return date: April 2024
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