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Latest Chelsea injury news with Mauricio Pochettino offering fresh updates on his squad before the clash against West Ham
Mauricio Pochettino has endured another turbulent few days regarding injuries either side of the Premier League win against Tottenham. Injuries have plagued the Blues this season with Pochettino forced to name an unchanged starting XI from the draw against Aston Villa on Thursday.
Thiago Silva and Axel Disasi joined the club's injury report earlier this week however all of Reece James, Levi Colwill and Christopher Nkunku could return this weekend against West Ham. One player who may not feature in the game is Alfie Gilchrist after he was withdrawn late on against Tottenham due to a potential issue.
The likes of Wesley Fofana, Romeo Lavia and Enzo Fernandez will not be seen again this season however Raheem Sterling, Carney Chukwuemeka and Robert Sanchez could all return in the coming weeks. With that said, football.london has pulled together all the latest Chelsea injury news before facing the Hammers on Sunday.
Late into the clash against Tottenham, Alfie Gilchrist was withdrawn with a possible injury.
Injury: N/A
What Pochettino has said: N/A
Possible return date: N/A
Nkunku is now back in full first-team team training. The 26-year-old forward has been out for most of the season due to various injuries and setbacks.
Injury: Hamstring.
What Pochettino has said: "They were training today normally. We prepared for the game tomorrow, we were doing some set-pieces, tactical work and meetings. They are nearly [there] but they are on the line, but they still have not crossed the line. Maybe for Sunday against West Ham, maybe they will be ready. We hope."
Possible return date: West Ham (H) - Sunday, May 5.
Colwill has been nursing a toe injury, which has caused him to miss some big games for Chelsea. The 21-year-old defender returned to full training ahead of the Tottenham clash, but he didn't quite make the matchday squad.
Injury: Toe.
What Pochettino has said: “They [Colwill and Nkunku] were training today normally. We prepared for the game tomorrow, we were doing some set-pieces, tactical work and meetings.
"They are nearly [there] but they are on the line, but they still have not crossed the line. Maybe for Sunday against West Ham, maybe they will be ready. We hope.”
Possible return date: West Ham (H) - Sunday, May 5.
On Wednesday, Pochettino confirmed that Disasi would be unavailable for the Tottenham game. The defender has been nursing a groin issue since replacing Thiago Silva in the second half of the Aston Villa clash last weekend.
Injury: Groin.
What Pochettino has said: "No good news because we cannot recover any players from the list but have added Thiago [Silva] and Disasi, they will not be available."
Possible return date: West Ham (H) – Sunday, May 5.
Pochettino also confirmed that Silva would miss the Spurs tie on Wednesday. He'll be hoping to return to action soon after recently confirming his decision to leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season.
Injury: Groin.
What Pochettino has said: "No good news because we cannot recover any players from the list but have added Thiago [Silva] and Disasi, they will not be available."
Possible return date: West Ham (H) – Sunday, May 5.
James has just been involved in partial first-team training recently after an extended period on the sidelines. The 24-year-old defender has been undergoing rehabilitation for a muscle issue, which has kept him out of action for a large chunk of the season.
Injury: Hamstring.
What Pochettino has said: "They are not available yet. They are close. Today and yesterday they were doing some partial training with the squad. They are close but still not available."
Possible return date: West Ham (H) – Sunday, May 5.
Sterling was added to Chelsea's weekly injury report shortly before the Aston Villa clash. He's participated in partial team training since, though he too was absent from the matchday squad which faced Spurs.
Injury: Back.
What Pochettino has said: "Sterling suffered a pain in his lower back. Hopefully, it's not a big issue and they [Sterling and Chukwuemeka] can be available as soon as possible because now we are going to lose two players who were there and thinking [they] can help the team."
Possible return date: Unknown.
Chukwuemeka is currently undergoing a rehabilitation programme. After enjoying a great start to the campaign, the 20-year-old midfielder has sadly been riddled with injuries and setbacks.
Injury: Knee.
What Pochettino has said: "Carney feels something in his knee. Related to his problem before. Hopefully it's not a big issue and they can be available as soon as possible because now we are going to lose two players who were there and thinking [they] can help the team."
Possible return date: Unknown.
Enzo Fernandez will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing groin surgery. The Argentine was forced off against Everton during the 6-0 win for the Blues but has been forced to go under the knife to correct the issue.
In a statement, the club wrote: "Enzo Fernandez has today undergone successful surgery on a groin issue and will now begin a period of rehabilitation, sidelining him for the remainder of Chelsea’s 2023/24 season.
"The 23-year-old midfielder will work with the club's medical department on his rehabilitation at Cobham."
Injury: Groin.
What Pochettino has said: "At the moment he feels the pain and he feels the limitations because of the problem. The most important thing is to fix the problem for him. If he does not feel well, he cannot perform because of the situation, it's not good for him, the team or the club."
Possible return date: Next season.
Gusto was absent from the matchday squad against Tottenham. The right-back is 'continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.'
Injury: Knee.
What Pochettino has said: "Malo suffered a minor problem in his knee ligaments. I am not a doctor, but you asked me and I respect trying to translate what is going on. I hope it is not a big issue."
Possible return date: Unknown.
Chilwell was absent from the matchday squad against Tottenham He's also 'continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.'
Injury: Unknown.
What Pochettino has said: "Chilly, also, after the national team – it's the same problem he suffered in the last few weeks."
Possible return date: Unknown.
Sanchez has been out of the side for a while now, with Marcus Bettinelli stepping into the number two role. The Spaniard shot-stopper is now back in partial team training.
Injury: Unknown.
Possible return date: Unknown.
Ugochukwu has returned to partial team training after four months out. The 20-year-old midfielder's last appearance came on Christmas Eve.
Injury: Unknown.
Possible return date: Unknown.
Lavia is 'continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme'. The 20-year-old midfielder has featured just once for Chelsea this season, having struggled to stay match-fit and escape injury.
Injury: Thigh.
Possible return date: Next season.
Fofana hasn't featured once this season after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament. The 23-year-old defender has recently returned to training on the pitches at Cobham, though he's considered to be a long way from returning to first-team action.
Injury: ACL.
What Pochettino has said: "Unfortunately, I think it is difficult to see Wes playing this season, but you never know."
Possible return date: Next season.
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