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All the latest injury news surrounding Chelsea and Fulham as they prepare to face off on Boxing Day.
Meanwhile, Fulham were left disappointed by a goalless draw at home to a struggling Southampton side that has conceded goals at will this season. Attention now turns to Boxing Day and London derby between the Blues at the Cottagers. Here we round up all the early injury news surrounding both teams.
Kenny Tete - Out
Tete is out with a lower leg injury, with Marco Silva confirming: “Some not-good news about Kenny. The impact to his shin was clear for anyone watching the game. A big knock and it has impacted his knee. It doesn’t need surgery, but he is going to be out for at least 8-10 weeks.”
Reiss Nelson - Out
Nelson is looking at a February return from his thigh injury. Silva said: “Difficult to say when he's going to be back. Probably around ten weeks, he's going to be out for sure.”
Harrison Reed - Out
Reed is out with a knee injury and is likely to return early in the new year. Silva said in late November: “Yesterday, he got an injury in his knee, and he'll need surgery there. He should be out for 5-6 weeks.”
Emile Smith Rowe - Doubt
Smith Rowe is expected to return from what has been described as a ‘small dead leg’.
Sander Berge - Doubt
The Norwegian is struggling with an ankle injury and may struggle to make it back for this one.
Reece James - Out
James is back in training but there is no way Chelsea are risking him before the new year. Maresca said last week: “He will start with us for part of the session. So slowly, slowly, he is moving forward. That doesn’t mean he will be with us on Sunday or next Sunday. Tomorrow, part of the session will be with him managed then it’s building the right condition for him.”
Wesley Fofana - Out
Fofana has a thigh injury, and he will be out for a ‘long’ period, according to Maresca.
Benoit Badiashile - Out
The same applies to Badiashile.
Romeo Lavia - Doubt
Maresca admitted that Lavia would ‘struggle’ to make it back against Everton, and the midfielder did indeed fail to make it back in time. But Lavia could well return on Boxing Day, even if he winds up starting on the bench.
Mykhailo Mudryk - Out (Suspended)
Mudryk is currently provisionally suspended over alleged use of perofmance-enhancing drugs.
Kellyman remains out with his hamstring injury, but he should be looking to return to full fitness early in the new year.
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