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A look at Chelsea’s latest injury situation ahead of clashes with Shamrock Rovers and Everton.
Chelsea are now looking ahead to their final Conference League fixture with Shamrock Rovers on Thursday night and a Premier League date with Everton on Sunday. With many first team players not even registered for the Conference League yet, much of them will be focused on what will be their final trip to Goodison Park.
The Blues are in the thick of the title race now, just two points behind leaders Liverpool, albeit they have played a game more at this stage. Here we round up all the latest injury news surrounding the Blues as they look to maintain their strong form. Just keep in mind that Marc Cucurella will also miss Sunday through suspension.
Mykhailo Mudryk
Mudryk’s situation is unclear, with Maresca not providing any details on the injury. The Chelsea boss simply said “Misha is out” ahead of the win over Brentford. Reports emerged on Tuesday that the player was provisionally suspended from football after a positive drugs test. The results of a B sample are being awaited.
Return date: Unknown
Reece James
James suffered a setback in his recovery after a brief return. Maresca said of the full-back: “They are both slowly getting better, but as we said recently, it is going to be weeks for them. They are still far [from a return to action].”
Return date: January 11
Wesley Fofana
The above update also described Fofana’s situation, with both set to return in the new year.
Return date: January 11
Romeo Lavia
Lavia is expected to be back this Sunday, with Maresca having said: “As for Romeo, he can be available for the next game.”
Return date: December 22
Joao Felix
The same applies to Felix, who is expected to be back this Sunday.
Return date: December 22
Ben Chilwell
Chilwell has not been part of Maresca’s plans this season, but he is expected to be back available from a virus this Sunday.
Return date: December 22
Benoit Badiashile
Badiashile is currently sidelined without any obvious return date. Maresca has said: “Benoit had a problem yesterday during the session. For now, we do not know how long he will be out for.”
Return date: Unknown
Omari Kellyman
Kellyman’s situation is also unclear with the youngster having missed much of the season so far with a hamstring injury. He should be close, but it’s unclear whether he will be part of Maresca’s plans when he does return.
Return date: Unknown
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