Palmer, Gusto, Sterling - Latest Chelsea injury news and return dates for Aston Villa clash
Chelsea could have up to 12 players absent through injury for the Premier League clash with Aston Villa. Mauricio Pochettino was without Cole Palmer for the damaging defeat to Arsenal earlier in the week however he looks set to return but with that has come a double blow.
Numerous injury issues have plagued Chelsea's 2023/24 season with Christopher Nkunku, Romeo Lavia and Reece James among those to miss the bulk of the campaign. Niggling issues have also hampered the likes of Malo Gusto, Carney Chukwuemeka and Robert Sanchez with the trio back to being absent.
Alongside Chukwuemeka as a new addition to the Blues' growing list of absentees, Raheem Sterling has suffered a new injury. Considering Chelsea's significant injury problems, Pochettino will likely be forced into naming another youthful bench with an Enzo Fernandez replacement needed in this weekend's matchday squad.
With that said, football.london has rounded up the latest Chelsea injury news and potential return dates before the visit to Aston Villa.
Sterling was added to Chelsea's injury report on Friday, just over 24 hours before the Premier League clash against Aston Villa.
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Injury: Back
Possible return date: Unknown
On Thursday afternoon, Palmer posed for a picture with a Chelsea supporter, who goes by @ChelseaFanTVyt on X, at Cobham. The 21-year-old midfielder was kitted out in his training gear and looked as if he had just been put through his paces.
Injury: Illness.
What Pochettino has said: «Cole was
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