Chelsea Injury Update: Five Players to Miss Noah Match, Including Cole Palmer
Chelsea has a number of injury concerns ahead of their upcoming Conference League match against Noah, with several key players set to miss the game. Enzo Maresca will have the luxury of rotating his squad, but five players are confirmed to be unavailable.
- Cole Palmer – Palmer was injured in Chelsea’s recent draw against Manchester United after a late tackle from Lisandro Martinez. Although he was seen icing his leg after the match, Maresca has confirmed Palmer will be rested and is not part of the squad for the Conference League fixture. The winger is being carefully managed and is expected to return for Premier League action next week.
- Wesley Fofana – Fofana continues to be managed carefully, as he was not included in the UEFA squad for the first stage of the tournament. There is no indication yet on when he will return to full fitness.
- Romeo Lavia – Like Fofana, Lavia was left out of the initial squad for the competition and remains unavailable for this fixture.
- Reece James – James, who has been gradually returning to form after an injury layoff, is part of the Conference League squad but is unlikely to feature in the game. Maresca has been careful with his minutes, especially after James played two consecutive 90-minute matches in the league.
- Josh Acheampong – The teenage defender is not available due to a contract dispute with the club. He will not be considered for selection until his contract situation is resolved.
Squad Adjustments:
Due to these injury concerns and management strategies, Chelsea is likely to field a youthful lineup with players from their Cobham academy, including 17-year-old Shumaira Mheuka and Tyrique George, who have been involved in recent training sessions.
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Overall Status:
As of now, Palmer is the only significant doubt for the upcoming fixtures, with no other injury concerns reported. Chelsea’s management under Enzo Maresca is focusing on balancing squad fitness while preparing for the critical match against Arsenal.
Chelsea Injury Update: Five Players to Miss Noah Match, Including Cole Palmer
