Chelsea Injury Update and Return Dates

Blues’ injury woes are not improving

Original Source
The Standard
Written by
Craig 'Tosh' McKinnon
27 Jan
8:02
Injury News

The1905.Club Summary

Chelsea’s injury challenges continue to disrupt their season as they aim to maintain competitiveness in the league while managing a depleted squad. The next match against West Ham on January 31 highlights the urgency for squad reinforcements and recovery progress.

Key Points

Romeo Lavia

  • Injury: Muscle injury (described as "muscle fatigue").
  • Status: Still unable to train. Has made just one Premier League appearance this season due to multiple injuries.
  • Manager's Update: "We need to wait a little bit more. At least a few weeks more."
  • Potential Return: February/March 2025

Wesley Fofana

  • Injury: Long-term issue with rehabilitation underway. Recently began running drills on grass.
  • Status: Progressing well but Chelsea remain cautious to avoid rushing him back.
  • Manager's Update: "It's a bit unlucky, but he will be back and will be good in the way he was before."
  • Potential Return: April/May 2025

Benoit Badiashile

  • Injury: Thigh problem.
  • Status: Not expected back for several weeks.
  • Manager's Update: "Benoit will be out at least until February."
  • Potential Return: February 2025

Carney Chukwuemeka

  • Injury: Currently sidelined with a virus.
  • Status: Future at Chelsea remains uncertain during the January transfer window.
  • Potential Return: Unknown

Omari Kellyman

  • Injury: Thigh injury sustained in September.
  • Status: Yet to feature for Chelsea's U21 side since the injury.
  • Potential Return: Unknown

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Craig 'Tosh' McKinnon
Co-founder of The1905Club. A life long Chelsea fan and season ticket holder for over twenty years. Now residing in Poland, this doesn't stop Tosh from watching every minute of every game.
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