Romeo Lavia, Mykhailo Mudryk: Chelsea injury news and return dates ahead of Luton Town clash
Mauricio Pochettino has been dealt two major blows ahead of Chelsea's clash against Luton Town. The Blues will welcome the Hatters to Stamford Bridge on Friday night as either side looks to secure their first win of the Premier League campaign.
Chelsea already have a long list of patients in the treatment room, with Wesley Fofana not expected to return until the spring and Christopher Nkunku out until January. However, it's not all doom and gloom.
Armando Broja and Benoit Badiashile have both recently returned to training, which serve as two huge boosts for the Blues. So, with that being said, football.london has taken a look at the latest injury news at Chelsea.
Mudryk was absent from the Blues' opening training session on Wednesday. As it stands, it remains to be seen exactly why the winger was not present but he is carrying a minor knock.
What Pochettino has said: «I think maybe a few days. He is not going to be available for tomorrow. Very disappointed because of the situation, he played 45 minutes against West Ham.
»He is a player we hope to help play in the way believe he can perform. Disappointed but at the same time it is not a big issue. Maybe one week or a few days."
Expected return date: Nottingham Forest (H) — September 2
Like Mudryk, Lavia too was absent from Chelsea's opening training session on Wednesday. The 19-year-old is currently doing some individual work at Cobham as he looks to build his fitness following stop-start summer.
What Pochettino has said: «He needs a few weeks to be ready to be involved with the team. He is working to try and catch his teammates. For Romeo we need to wait a few weeks.»
Expected return date: End of September
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