Mauricio Pochettino has been handed a triple Chelsea injury boost in the week leading up to a Premier League clash against Aston Villa. The Blues have once again been rampaged by injuries with club-record signing Moises Caicedo the latest star to pick up a muscular issue.
The likes of Reece James, Christopher Nkunku and Benoit Badiashile are already absent, however it is hoped the trio will all be back and available before the end of the year. Nkunku posted an injury message earlier this week which certainly indicated his recovery was going to plan.
Many Premier League teams, such as Aston Villa, will be in European football action over the coming days, however Pochettino will have more time with his players on the Cobham training pitches. With that said, football.london has rounded up the latest injury news from Stamford Bridge.
Noni Madueke was omitted from the matchday squad against Bournemouth due to a muscle problem – an issue which he picked up while away with the England Under-21s during the international break. Madueke returned to Chelsea training on Tuesday
What Pochettino has said: "Noni came from the national team with a muscle problem."
Expected return date: Aston Villa (H) — September 24
Cucurella missed the Bournemouth tie due to illness. The Spain international returned to Chelsea training on Tuesday.
What Pochettino has said: "Cucurella, fever, yesterday he was at home and today continues still."
Expected return date: Aston Villa (H) — September 24
Moises Caicedo was pictured with a strapped-up right thigh while away with Ecuador over the international break, suggesting that the midfielder was nursing a knock. He was seen with what appeared to be some blue kinesiology tape strapped around his knee – a medical
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