Chelsea injury update: James, Chilwell, Colwill latest return dates

Chelsea has been having a tough time with injuries lately, but things seem to be getting better as the season wraps up.

They’ve won two games in a row against London rivals Tottenham and West Ham, which puts them ahead of Manchester United in goal difference. However, they’ve played more games than United.

Mauricio Pochettino, the coach, has had a rough season, but some key players like Malo Gusto, Christopher Nkunku, Levi Colwill, and Raheem Sterling are getting back in shape. This sets the stage for an exciting end to the season.

Now, let’s take a look at the latest news about Chelsea’s injuries.

Levi Colwill’s Update Levi Colwill sat out the Tottenham game but was ready on the sidelines for the victory against West Ham. He didn’t play, but he might play against Nottingham Forest this weekend. Expected to play: May 11, 2024, against Nottingham Forest

Enzo Fernandez’s Recovery Enzo Fernandez won’t play this season because he had hernia surgery. He’s getting better at Chelsea and might be ready for the Copa America starting June 20. Expected to play: Summer 2024

Carney Chukwuemeka’s Knee Concern Carney Chukwuemeka has had knee troubles, playing only 12 times this year. He was fit for some games but didn’t join the team against Villa. Coach Pochettino hopes his knee isn’t seriously hurt. Expected to play: Date not set

Raheem Sterling’s Comeback Raheem Sterling was on the bench for the West Ham win. He didn’t enter the game but is expected to play in the season’s last matches. Expected to play: May 11, 2024, against Nottingham Forest

Ben Chilwell’s Fitness Ben Chilwell played briefly against Man City and Everton but got hurt in training. He hasn’t been fully fit since playing for England in March. Expected to play: Date not set

Reece James’ Progress Team captain Reece James is practicing again after his hamstring surgery in December. He’s not playing yet but hopes to before the season ends. Expected to play: May 2024

Romeo Lavia’s Season End Romeo Lavia is out for the season with a thigh injury. The new player has played only once in the Premier League. Expected to play: Summer 2024

Lesley Ugochukwu’s Training Return Lesley Ugochukwu, out since December with a hamstring injury, is back in training. Coach Pochettino hasn’t given more details. Expected to play: May 2024

Wesley Fofana’s Long-Term Injury Wesley Fofana has been out since last summer after knee surgery. He probably won’t play this season. Expected to play: Summer 2024

Robert Sanchez’s Training Status Robert Sanchez, missing since the FA Cup game on March 17, is partly back in training. He wasn’t in the team against West Ham. Expected to play: May 2024