Mauricio Pochettino issues Ben Chilwell injury update as Chelsea eye Sheffield United return

Mauricio Pochettino has provided an update on Ben Chilwell ahead of Chelsea's clash against Sheffield United this weekend. Chris Wilder will welcome the Blues to Bramall Lane on Sunday afternoon as either side hopes to climb the Premier League table.

Chelsea head into the clash following an emphatic 4-3 win over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Thursday evening, meanwhile, the Blades suffered a 3-1 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield. A late strike from Cole Palmer against the Red Devils wrapped up three crucial points, propelling the west Londoners into tenth.

The Blues are just five points behind Manchester United, who are sixth, and they also have a game in hand. As Pochettino launches a late – and ambitious – bid for Europa League qualification, Chilwell will be worth his weight in gold.

The left-back has suffered numerous injuries this season, missing some big games. He missed the clash against Burnley last weekend due to a knock, then he extended his spell on the sidelines in midweek due to an illness.

Speaking to reporters on Thursday night after Chelsea stormed past the Red Devils, Pochettino provided an update on Chilwell's fitness. The former Tottenham Hotspur boss said: «He is still not training, Chilly. We will see tomorrow (Friday) if he is involved. For sure, we hope he can be for the next game.»

On Wednesday afternoon, Pochettino detailed the extent of Chilwell's issue. The 51-year-old explained: «We didn't see him until Friday (March 29); that was the last time we saw him because the doctor and medical staff removed some fluid from his knee.

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