Silva, Cucurella, Nkunku - Chelsea injury news round-up and predicted return dates
Chelsea have been hit as hard as anyone when it comes to injuries this season and they still have nine players on their treatment table after the 2-2 draw against Brentford on Saturday afternoon. Nicolas Jackson and Axel Disasi were on target for Chelsea as Yoane Wissa and Mads Roerslev replied.
It was another challenging 90 minutes for the mid-table Blues as their Premier League worries continued. Chelsea remain in 11th position with Mauricio Pochettino under increasing pressure.
Newcastle United are next up for Pochettino's side at Stamford Bridge next Monday night (8pm). Here, we look at the early team and selection news for that game;
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Injury: Hamstring.
Predicted return date: March/April 2024.
What Pochettino has said: «I think he feels well. We were talking and he has started his recovery, one day closer to being with the group. This is really positive and we are all positive around him, we are going to help. It is always tough for a player with a very complicated, difficult season for him. Now's the process to start to recover. One day less until he is part of the group. The most important thing is to start to solve the problem and, of course, help him to be strong, being positive.»
Injury: Groin.
Predicted return date: March 11 vs Newcastle United (H).
What Pochettino has said: «We need to assess him. We still need to wait for the scan. I hope it's not a big issue. We need to assess now and after we will know better, his situation.»
Injury: Knee.
Predicted return date: April 2024.
What Pochettino has said: «Fofana maybe needs more time.»
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