According to Sky Sports, Chelsea’s injury update ahead of their Premier League clash against Leicester City reveals a mixed bag of news.
- The biggest blow is the absence of captain Reece James, who is ruled out due to a hamstring issue.
- This is particularly concerning as James had only recently returned from a hamstring injury in October.
- With James unavailable, Malo Gusto is expected to continue at right-back. Gusto has performed well in James’ absence, but losing the England international is a significant setback for Chelsea.
- There are also concerns regarding the fitness of Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill, both of whom withdrew from international duty due to injuries.
- Palmer is dealing with a groin issue, while Colwill has a minor knee problem.
- Chelsea will be eager to bounce back from their draw against Arsenal before the international break, hoping to field a stronger squad for the trip to Leicester. A win against Leicester would be crucial for their top-four aspirations.
- Chelsea’s injury list includes:- Reece James (hamstring)
- ruled out
- Cole Palmer (groin)
- doubtful
- Levi Colwill (knee) –
- doubtfulMeanwhile, Arsenal’s defensive issues have worsened, as manager Mikel Arteta confirmed that Ben White will be sidelined for several months due to a knee injury. White underwent surgery last week, further complicating Arsenal’s defensive lineup.
