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Chelsea are looking to break a three-match losing streak in Premier League action that has left their European qualification push in tatters as they host Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening.
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The Blues sit five points back of fifth-placed Liverpool with six games remaining in the season, having suffered consecutive league defeats to Newcastle, Everton, and Manchester City while also crashing out of the Champions League at the hands of PSG during that stretch as well.
It has left Liam Rosenior’s side in a dire position with regards to their Champions League qualification next season, needing to finish at least fifth if they are to reprise their participation in Europe’s top competition.
The Sporting News brings you all the rest of Chelsea’s team news and injury updates.
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Below is the latest injury picture for Chelsea, including estimated return dates for those who are sidelined.
Trevoh Chalobah Injury: Ankle
Chalobah sustained an ankle injury following a challenge by Achraf Hakimi in the loss to PSG. Rosenior was initially worried but said the next day that the problem was “not as serious as first feared.” He is expected to miss around six weeks of action, and therefore could return in early May.
Reece James Injury: Hamstring
Expected return date: April 18 (vs. Man United)
The Athletic’s Simon Johnson first reported on March 16 that James had suffered a hamstring injury that would keep the club captain sidelined for “several” weeks. The report said this is the 10th such injury James has suffered since December 2020.
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Rosenior later confirmed that James sustained the problem in the Newcastle game. Scans revealed the player has “something in his hamstring.” James returned to light training before the Man City game and could be back to face Man United.
Filip Jorgensen Injury: Groin
Expected return date: TBD
Jorgensen suffered a groin injury in the first leg against PSG that required “minor” surgery. Rosenior said it is “a matter of weeks” in terms of his recovery time. He is expected to get a more specific timeline update once the March international break concludes. He missed the FA Cup quarterfinal against Port Vale, a game he was in line to start, and has not been back on the bench since, and there are now fresh concerns he could be sidelined the rest of the 2025/26 season.
Jamie Gittens Injury: Hamstring
Expected return date: June/July
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Gittens departed after 25 minutes in the comeback win over West Ham, having picked up a hamstring injury. Tests confirmed he had suffered a muscle tear. After a setback in training while hoping to return in late March, the young winger remained absent through the international break.
While there was a belief he could potentially return in mid-April, he suffered a setback in training just before the 7-0 win over Port Vale in the FA Cup, and a report by Dom Smith of The Standard has claimed that Chelsea are worried he may not return this season.
Levi Colwill Injury: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear
Expected return date: April/May
Colwill suffered an ACL tear in preseason and has missed all of the campaign to date. The England defender has made it back on the training pitch and appears close to a return to competitive action, although he will need significant time to ramp up before he is ready for any significant minutes or even a starting role.
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Chelsea suspension list Mykhailo Mudryk Suspension: Doping
Expected return date: Unknown
Ukraine international Mudryk has not been available for selection since December 2024 after failing a doping test.
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