Chelsea Suffer Major Setback as 3 Key Players Could Miss Newcastle Match Due To Injuries

In an update on the clubs official website, Vice Captain Ben Chilwell has been confirmed injured by Mauricio Pochettino in his pre match conference. Although the extent of his injury is yet to be known, the Skipper is all but certain to miss Monday’s clash with Newcastle while the club awaits the results of his assessment. Center back Levi Colwill has also been confirmed injured and hasn’t trained since their last game against Brentford after picking up a toe injury.

Chelsea Suffer Major Setback as 3 Key Players Could Miss Newcastle Match Due To Injuries
The return of Thiago Silva and Marc Cucurella to training comes at a very opportune time for Chelsea. Furthermore, energetic midfield engine Connor Gallagher has also not trained with the team since Brentford as he works his way back to full fitness after contracting a virus. Pochettino confirms that the Englishman is also a doubt for Monday.

The following injury update has been provided ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League fixture against Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge.

Carney Chukwuemeka – to join team training.

Benoit Badiashile – to join partial team training for reconditioning phase.

Ben Chilwell – undergoing specialist medical assessment.

Levi Colwill – beginning rehabilitation programme.

Conor Gallagher – absent due to illness.

Wesley Fofana – continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.

Reece James – continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.

Romeo Lavia – continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.

Christopher Nkunku – continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.

Lesley Ugochukwu – continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.

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