Sterling, James, Chilwell - Chelsea injury news and return dates for Tottenham clash
Chelsea grabbed a creditable point in their Premier League meeting with Aston Villa on Saturday night as focus quickly shifts to an impending doubleheader with two London rivals. Tottenham and West Ham are both due to visit Stamford Bridge in the coming days as Chelsea play catch-up in their schedule.
Mauricio Pochettino was missing 10 players through injury — including England trio Reece James, Ben Chilwell and Raheem Sterling — for the Villa game as goals from Noni Madueke and Conor Gallagher earned the Blues a point in their fading charge for European qualification. It might have been even better but for VAR.
Axel Disasi had a would-be winner ruled out by the much-maligned system in additional time. Here, we provide a round-up from the Chelsea treatment table with Tottenham (May 2) and West Ham (May 5) next to come in quick succession for Pochettino and his misfiring side.
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Injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: May 5 vs West Ham (H)
What Pochettino has said: «No, they [James and Colwill] are not available yet. They are close. They were doing partial training with the squad. They are close, but still not available.»
Injury: Knee
Return date: TBC
What Pochettino has said: «Malo suffered a minor problem in his knee ligament. I'm not a doctor, but [because] you asked me and I respect trying to translate what's going on. I hope it is not a big issue.»
Injury: Knee
Return date: Next season
What Pochettino has said: «I think it's difficult to see Wes playing this season, but you never know.»
Injury: Toe
Possible return date: May 5 vs West Ham (H)
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