Breaking News: Chelsea Face Potential Injury Crisis Ahead of Leicester City Clash
Key Injury Concerns for Chelsea
Chelsea's preparations have been derailed by a series of fitness setbacks following back-to-back 1-1 draws against Manchester United and Arsenal. Here’s a breakdown of the players in doubt for the Leicester fixture:
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca could face a nightmare scenario vs Leicester City (Image: Getty Images)
Cole Palmer: The young midfielder sustained a knee injury against Manchester United and later withdrew from England duty. Although he played the full 90 minutes against Arsenal, his availability for Saturday remains uncertain.
Palmer played the full match against Arsenal despite his recent fitness issuesCredit: Getty
Levi Colwill: The promising defender has withdrawn from the England squad due to an undisclosed injury, leaving his participation in doubt.
Malo Gusto: The full-back has returned to Chelsea from the French national team for treatment, raising concerns over his fitness.
Wesley Fofana: After experiencing a sore knee in the Arsenal match, Fofana has also withdrawn from international duty with France.
Romeo Lavia: The Belgian midfielder is battling a hamstring issue. He was unable to feature in Belgium’s losses to Italy and Israel and remains a doubt for Saturday.
Jadon Sancho: The summer signing has been absent from Chelsea’s last two games due to fitness concerns and is racing against time to make the trip to Leicester.
Omari Kellyman: Although not a first-team regular, the youngster is sidelined with a hamstring injury and is expected to return only in late November.
Special Occasion for Enzo Maresca
The Leicester game is not just a test of Chelsea's squad depth but also an emotional return for manager Enzo Maresca. The Italian coach guided Leicester back to the Premier League in impressive fashion last season before departing to take the reins at Chelsea.
Chelsea's Current Form
Despite the injury issues, Chelsea remain in strong form. The Blues sit third in the Premier League table as the November international break concludes. They are also thriving in Europe, having recorded three straight wins in the Conference League.
What’s at Stake?
Chelsea will need to dig deep to overcome these fitness concerns as they aim to maintain their Premier League momentum. With Leicester eager to climb the table, Saturday's game promises to be a stern test for Maresca and his depleted squad.
