Mauricio Pochettino has more injuries to contend with ahead of Chelsea’s game against Arsenal (Picture: Getty)
Chelsea have confirmed both Carney Chukwuemeka and Trevoh Chalobah have suffered setbacks in their recovery from injuries.
A statement read: ‘Defender Trevoh Chalobah and midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka have both suffered recent setbacks in their bid to return from respective injuries sustained earlier this season.
‘The duo will now go under further review before continuing their rehabilitation at Cobham with the club’s medical staff.’
Chukwuemeka has made an impressive start to the season before succumbing to a knee injury against West Ham and hasn’t featured since.
Chalobah, meanwhile, hasn’t played at all this season and is still recovering from a thigh injury.
Chelsea are likely to be without Reece James for Saturday’s London derby against Arsenal.
The club captain had been hoping to make his comeback from the hamstring injury he suffered in August which has ruled him out of action since the opening game of the season.
Chelsea are sweating on the fitness of club captain Reece James (Picture: Getty)
James, according to The Evening Standard, has been training alone over the course of the international break having withdrawn from group sessions.
The 23-year-old is, however, said to be confident he has avoided a major setback and will hope to make his return imminently.
Chelsea will, at least, be able to recall Malo Gusto who has missed three matches following the controversial red card he received in the 1-0 defeat against Aston Villa earlier this month.
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Armando Broja, too, is carrying a knock and will start on the bench at best with Nicolas Jackson likely to start in attack, albeit wearing a protective cast on his wrist following a small operation.
Midfield duo Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo will be assessed upon their return to the club with both having featured for their countries in South American World Cup qualifiers.
Cole Palmer and Axel Disasi are expected to recover from knocks they picked up during the international break, but the likes of Ben Chilwell, Christopher Nkunku and Romeo Lavie remain long-term absentees.
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