Latest Chelsea injury news as 8 miss Newcastle with Reece James update and Trevoh Chalobah boost
Chelsea are two from two in pre-season after putting four past Brighton in a seven-goal thriller in Philadelphia. Their young side continues to do the business going forward with four different scorers for the second game running.
Six players have now scored goals across matches against Wrexham and the Seagulls with Ian Maatsen, Conor Gallagher and Christopher Nkunku all netting twice across the fixtures. Compared to the poor feeling around the camp last season during the tour of America, things could hardly be any different.
Chelsea have taken a baby-faced squad to the USA with five teenagers once again featuring here. Mauricio Pochettino's men were also strengthened by the return of Kepa Arrizabalaga in goal as well as Thiago Silva and Levi Colwill in defence after the trio all missed the win over Wrexham.
Their preparation takes another step up next. It is Champions League side Newcastle that is on the agenda with a clash on Thursday morning.
Chelsea will be aiming to continue their progress as more players return for action with Reece James back in the mix having joined up with the squad last week. He missed the initial flight to America due to illness on the day of travel and has had his work delayed.
There are also lingering issues with James' fitness after he had a scan on his knee following the first week of training at Cobham this summer. Although there is no expected setback, Pochettino wasn't willing to take a gamble on his full-back. «Reece arrived two days ago and today was a big risk, I told you in the press conference yesterday, big risk for what?» he said after the game.
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