Mauricio Pochettino has suffered several injuries in the run-up to Chelsea’s match against Everton. The Blues welcome the Toffees to Stamford Bridge on Monday evening as both sides hope to rise in the Premier League.
Chelsea go into the match on the back of a disappointing draw against Sheffield United last weekend, while Everton will look to pick up where they left off against Burnley. Sean Dyche’s side recorded a 1-0 win over the Clarets, but they were again given points deductions on Tuesday.
Everton were not thrust into the drop zone, but they will certainly hope to distance themselves from a relegation battle. As for Chelsea, they remain determined to climb into the top six now that Champions League qualification is no longer possible.
The West London team have some tough games in hand – and they could be without big names. So with that being said, football.london checked out the latest Chelsea injury news and updates.
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Ben Chillwell
Ben Chilwell was absent from the matchday squad that faced Manchester United and Sheffield United after suffering defeat during the international break in March. The left-back has recently returned to partial first-team training.
Injury: Disease.
What Pochettino said: “Yes, not only him, but I think there are too many players we are missing, we are missing the competition. But in that personal case, Chilly is partially training with the team today and see if he can be involved in the match.” The selection will be on the bench on Monday. It’s good news, but it’s true what you say: he hasn’t played too much this season.”
Possible return date: Everton (H) – April 15.
Enzo Fernandez
Enzo Fernandez is currently undergoing ‘medical assessment’, according to the club’s official website. The 23-year-old midfielder had not missed a single club match due to injury before joining Chelsea.
Injury: Unknown.
What Pochettino said: “Yes, we will see. They are being assessed. They have different kinds of problems. We don’t believe they are big problems, but we will see if they can be available. At the moment they have not trained after Sheffield. We I don’t know whether or not they can be involved on Monday.”
Possible return date: Manchester City (N) – FA Cup Semi-Final – April 20.
Axel Disasi
Axel Disasi is currently undergoing ‘medical assessment’, according to the club’s official website. The 26-year-old defender has amassed a stellar injury record during his career so far.
Injury: Unknown.
What Pochettino said: “Yes, we will see. They are being assessed. They have different kinds of problems. We don’t believe they are big problems, but we will see if they can be available. At the moment they have not trained after Sheffield. We I don’t know whether or not they can be involved on Monday.”
Possible return date: Manchester City (N) – FA Cup Semi-Final – April 20.
Robert Sanchez
Robert Sanchez is ‘absent due to illness’, according to the club’s official website.
Injury: Disease.
Possible return date: Manchester City (N) – FA Cup Semi-Final – April 20.
Raheem Sterling
Raheem Sterling is ‘absent due to illness’, according to the club’s official website.
Injury: Disease.
Possible return date: Manchester City (N) – FA Cup Semi-Final – April 20.
Levi Colwill
Levi Colwill ‘continues to undergo his rehabilitation programme’, according to the club’s official website. The 21-year-old defender has been struggling with a toe injury, which has forced him to miss a number of big games for Chelsea.
Injury: Toe.
What Pochettino said: ‘We only found out after the [Brentford] game. We ended up with two players who couldn’t train at the time. Levi’s problem is his toe.”
Possible return date: Manchester City (N) – FA Cup Semi-Final – April 20.
Ree James
Reece James ‘continues to undergo his rehabilitation programme’, according to the club’s official website. The 24-year-old defender recently started rehabilitation after undergoing hamstring surgery at the end of last year.
Injury: Hamstring.
What Pochettino said: “We were talking and he has started his recovery, one day closer to the group. This is really positive and we are all positive around him, we are going to help. It is difficult for a player with a very complicated and difficult situation.” Season for him. Now the process is to start recovering and it will take one day less for him to be part of the group. The most important thing is to solve the problem and help him be strong.”
Possible return date: Be able to.
Christopher Nkunku
Christopher Nkunku ‘continues to undergo his rehabilitation programme’, according to the club’s official website. The 26-year-old forward has been out for most of the season and is currently out with a hamstring problem.
Injury: Hamstring.
What Pochettino said: “Don’t know [how far away he is]. We still don’t know [if he will play again this season]. Return to training? I don’t know what I said. At the moment we do not yet know when it will be possible to start training with the team. He is currently not training with us.
“That setback did not happen. I have no information about that. He is recovering and it took longer than we expected. That was after the final, he played 30 or 40 minutes. We did not know the problem and we have found it after the match.
“These kinds of circumstances affect many things, too many players have suffered this season. I hope he can be involved again in the team dynamics as soon as possible and of course, if he would have to be really good for that.” At the end of the season I hope he can be part of the team.”
Possible return date: Next season.
Romeo Lavia
Romeo Lavia ‘continues his rehabilitation programme’, according to the club’s official website. The 20-year-old midfielder has made just one appearance for Chelsea this season after struggling to stay match fit and avoid injury.
Injury: Thigh.
Possible return date: Next season.
Lesley Ugochukwu
Lesley Ugochukwu ‘continues his rehabilitation programme’, according to the club’s official website. The 20-year-old midfielder’s last appearance came in December and he has not been seen since without further updates.
Injury: Unknown.
Possible return date: Next season.
Wesley Fofana
Wesley Fofana ‘continues his rehabilitation programme’, according to the club’s official website. The 23-year-old defender has returned to training at Cobham’s pitches but is still thought to be a long way from action.
Injury: Torn anterior cruciate ligament.
What Pochettino said: “Unfortunately, I find it difficult to see Wes play this season, but you never know.”
Possible return date: Next season.