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 return to the Champions League was a difficult one, as they suffered a 3-1 defeat against Bayern Munich. Despite the loss, Cole Palmer impressed with a well-taken goal and showed glimpses of quality in his first start back. However, for manager Enzo Maresca, the bigger worry is the growing injury list ahead of their upcoming clash with Manchester United.
Injury Updates and Return Dates:
Liam Delap: The forward will be out for a couple of months with a thigh injury picked up against Fulham. He’s aiming for a comeback on November 22 when Chelsea face Burnley.
Roméo Lavia: Yet to make his mark since joining from Southampton, Lavia has been sidelined with a muscle injury since the Club World Cup. He could return on November 27 against Brighton.
Benoît Badiashile: Initially expected back in September, the French defender is still recovering from a muscle problem. Like Lavia, he’s targeting the Brighton game on November 27.
Levi Colwill: The most serious setback, Colwill is dealing with an ACL injury that may rule him out for most of the season — and possibly the World Cup. His absence increases the pressure on defenders Wesley Fofana, Nathaniel Chalobah, and Jorell Hato. A return date has not
been set.
