Enzo Maresca in tears during pre match press conference yesterday as Key player who’s suppose to be the main man against game Sustained a career ending injury in training – another big injury setback for Enzo Maresca as player set to be out till next year.
Chelsea’s Champions League comeback proved difficult as they fell 3-1 to Bayern Munich. While the result was disappointing, Cole Palmer stood out by scoring and displaying sharp form on his return to the starting XI. Manager Enzo Maresca’s main concern, however, lies in the growing injury list ahead of their clash with Manchester United.
Injury News and Return Timelines:
Liam Delap: Sidelined with a thigh injury sustained against Fulham, he is expected to be out until late November, with Burnley on November 22 set as a possible return date.
Roméo Lavia: Out since the Club World Cup with a muscle issue, he has struggled for fitness since joining from Southampton. He could return on November 27 versus Brighton.
Benoît Badiashile: Still recovering from a muscle injury despite being tipped for a September return. Like Lavia, he is targeting the Brighton match on November 27.
Levi Colwill: Suffering from an ACL injury, Colwill may miss nearly the entire season, making his World Cup participation doubtful. His absence increases the defensive burden on Wesley Fofana, Nathaniel Chalobah, and Jorell Hato. No return date has been confirmed.
Other injuries include:
Nicolas Jackson: Out for about a month with a hamstring problem.
Reece James: Rested to manage fitness, expected back shortly.
Marc Guiu: Recovering from a knee issue.
Dario Essugo: Struggling with a thigh injury, with no timeline set.
With so many players unavailable, Chelsea face a serious test of depth as they approach a demanding run of fixtures.
