Chelsea Football Club is currently facing a major injury crisis, with Mykhailo Mudryk becoming the ninth player to join the treatment room. The winger will unfortunately be unavailable for Chelsea's upcoming match against Luton on Friday night.
Training Knock
Mudryk, who came on as a substitute in Sunday's 3-1 loss to West Ham, has suffered an injury during a training session. While details about the specific injury and recovery timeline are still unknown, Mudryk has started his rehabilitation and undergone assessments.
Growing List of Injured Players
With Mudryk's addition, Chelsea's injury list has now reached nine players, adding to the challenges faced by newly appointed manager Mauricio Pochettino as he searches for his first win in charge.
Here's a rundown of the other players currently sidelined:
- Carney Chukwuemeka: The 19-year-old midfielder, who scored Chelsea's goal against West Ham, has undergone knee surgery and is expected to be out for at least six weeks.
- Reece James: The team captain is sidelined with a hamstring strain and will be out of action for a few weeks.
- Christopher Nkunku: The new signing will have to wait until Christmas for his debut due to a knee issue.
- Wesley Fofana: The defender is a long-term absentee as he continues to recover from ACL surgery he underwent during the summer.
- Benoit Badiashile: While not yet fit, reports suggest that the player is close to a return.
- Trevor Chalobah: The midfielder hobbled off in a pre-season game last month and may remain unavailable for several matches.
- Armando Broja: After being out of action since December 2020, the forward is back in training.
- Marcus Bettinelli: The goalkeeper is also currently injured.
This extensive list of injured players poses a significant challenge to Chelsea as they strive to achieve success in their upcoming matches. Fans can only hope for swift recoveries and a return to full squad strength in the near future.
