Ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Sheffield United, an injury update discloses setbacks for Marc Cucurella, Reece James, and Robert Sanchez per Mauricio Pochettino.
All three players, withdrawn during Sunday’s fixture against Everton, face spells on the sidelines.
Captain James, sidelined during the first half, is confirmed with a significant hamstring injury following medical results.
Marc Cucurella and Sanchez, both substituted in the final moments at Goodison Park, are undergoing further assessments. Cucurella is scheduled to consult foot and ankle specialists, and the next course of action will be determined after these discussions.
Meanwhile, goalkeeper Sanchez is undergoing evaluations on his knee, collaborating with the club’s medical team and specialists.
The trio’s injuries present a challenging scenario for Chelsea, prompting anticipation for the club’s decision on the next steps in managing these setbacks.
Full list as disclosed:
Robert Sanchez – continuing to undergo specialist assessment.
Marc Cucurella – undergoing assessment and due to meet with foot and ankle specialists to decide next steps.
Reece James – undergone assessment this week and beginning rehabilitation programme.
Trevoh Chalobah – continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.
Ben Chilwell – continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.
Carney Chukwuemeka – continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.
Wesley Fofana – continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.
Lesley Ugochukwu – continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme.
Noni Madueke – progressing with the reconditioning phase of his rehabilitation.
Romeo Lavia – returned to partial team training.
Malo Gusto – returned to full team training.
Christopher Nkunku – returned to full team training.
Mauricio Pochettino confirmed this via Chelsea official site.