Chelsea Injury List and Return Dates: Latest Updates on Cole Palmer and Five Key Absentees
Chelsea suffered a 1-0 defeat against Arsenal in their last
Premier League outing before the international break, with manager Enzo Maresca missing several key players. However, the Blues are hopeful of welcoming back some of their sidelined stars as they prepare for crucial upcoming fixtures.
Cole Palmer Injury Update
Injury: Muscle issue
Expected Return Date: After the international break
Chelsea’s top scorer, Cole Palmer, missed the Arsenal clash due to a muscle injury and has since withdrawn from England’s squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia. Manager Enzo Maresca reassured fans that the problem is minor, with Palmer expected to return for Chelsea’s next game in April.
Marc Guiu Injury Update
Injury: Thigh/Hamstring
Expected Return Date: April 3
The young forward suffered a serious hamstring injury in early February against West Ham, with Maresca confirming it as a long-term issue. Guiu is targeting a return at the beginning of April.
Nicolas Jackson Injury Update
Injury: Hamstring
Expected Return Date: April 3
Jackson sustained a hamstring issue in the same match against West Ham, requiring six to eight weeks of recovery. The Senegalese striker is expected to be available after the international break.
Omari Kellyman Injury Update
Injury: Hamstring
Expected Return Date: Next season
Kellyman has faced recurring hamstring problems throughout the season and recently confirmed that he will be sidelined for the remainder of the campaign.
Noni Madueke Injury Update
Injury: Hamstring
Expected Return Date: April 3
Madueke has been out since mid-February and was forced to miss England duty under Thomas Tuchel. Maresca has indicated that the winger should return after the international break.
Mykhailo Mudryk Suspension Update
Injury: N/A (Suspended)
Expected Return Date: Unknown
Mudryk has been absent from the Chelsea squad since late November after failing a doping test. While he maintains his innocence, his return date remains uncertain.
What’s Next for Chelsea?
With their FA Cup campaign over, Chelsea will return to action on April 3 against Tottenham in a crucial London derby. They’ll then face Brentford before taking on Legia Warszawa in the Conference League quarter-finals. Maresca will be eager to have as many players fit as possible as Chelsea fight for a top-four finish in the Premier League.
