Fernandez, Palmer, Gusto – Chelsea injury news and return dates for Aston Villa tie
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on a groin injury. It is the latest blow for the Argentine after a difficult campaign at Stamford Bridge.
Mauricio Pochettino will be determined to return to winning ways when Chelsea lock horns with Aston Villa this weekend. Unai Emery will welcome the Blues to Villa Park on Saturday afternoon as either side hopes to climb the Premier League table.
Chelsea head into the clash following back-to-back defeats to Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final and Arsenal on Tuesday night. While the west London outfit are six points adrift of Manchester United in sixth, they've got a game in hand – which could prove pivotal by the end of the season.
With some big names potentially back in action, Chelsea could certainly reignite their chance of clinching top four – but Aston Villa are no pushovers. So, football.london has taken a look at the latest Chelsea injury news ahead of the Blues' trip to Villa Park.
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 on Thursday, 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
Possible return date: Next season.
On Thursday afternoon, Palmer posed for a picture with a Chelsea supporter, who goes by @ChelseaFanTVyt on X, at Cobham. The 21-year-old
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