Chukwuemeka, Chilwell, Badiashile - Chelsea injury news and return dates ahead of Fulham clash
Chelsea return to Premier League action this evening for a London derby against Fulham at Craven Cottage. The Blues will be looking to build on the victory picked up against Brighton in the Carabao Cup last week with Mauricio Pochettino sure to be eyeing just his second Premier League win as Chelsea boss.
Injury problems have rolled over from the previous campaign into the new season with eight senior stars currently out. Wesley Fofana and Christopher Nkunku are the long-term absentees, although the latter making his competitive debut before the end of the year still remains likely.
Armando Broja's return from a lengthy lay-off was well-timed with Nicolas Jackson suspended for the Fulham game. After returning for an 11-minute cameo against Aston Villa last weekend, Broja was given more game time off the bench in the win over Brighton and he could be set for his first start in 10 months in the same match that Carney Chukwuemeka returns for.
With that said, football.london has rounded up the latest Chelsea injury news ahead of their away fixture against Fulham.
According to the Daily Mail, Reece James is close to returning to full training. The report states that the right-back could be ready to 'accelerate' his involvement next week, with the Premier League tie against Burnley on October 7 described as 'too soon'.
Instead, there is 'hope' that he will be ready after the upcoming international break when Chelsea lock horns with Arsenal on October 21. All eyes on James.
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