Palmer, Gusto, Nkunku - Chelsea injury news and return dates ahead of Arsenal clash
Chelsea suffered late heartbreak against Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday. The Blues were firmly in the game until the late stages and arguably had the better chances, but it was Bernardo Silva who scored the decisive goal following great work by Jeremy Doku and Kevin De Bruyne.
Nicolas Jackson was guilty of missing chances with Cole Palmer, after an early injury scare, forcing Stephan Ortega into some good saves. While that would have been a massive blow, Chelsea were able to welcome back three players with Enzo Fernandez among those returning.
Over the last few days, updates onReece James coming back from injury have emerged and that could be needed with Malo Gusto appearing to suffer a fresh knock. With that in mind, football.london has taken a look at the latest Chelsea injury news with the clash against Arsenal right around the corner.
Palmer completed the full 90 minutes of the FA Cup semi-final defeat to Man City. In the early stages of the game, he appeared to be limping with some strapping around his thigh very noticeable.
Injury: Unknown.
Possible return date: Arsenal (A) — Tuesday, April 23
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Gusto has endured some injury niggles this season with another appearing to emerge against Man City. The France international received treatment from the physios in the final quarter before being subbed off in the 79th minute.
Injury: Unknown.
Possible return date: Arsenal (A) — Tuesday, April 23
Christopher Nkunku is now back in partial team training, according to the official club website. The 26-year-old forward has
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