Chelsea They are having a really difficult start to the season and one of the factors that affect Mauricio Pochettino’s team are injuries. The club has suffered many casualties at the start of the campaign and now the ‘FIFA virus’ brings new bad news for the Blues coach.
The FIFA date has once again left a balance of injuries and Chelsea has been directly affected by the international break. Without a doubt, tough news for a club that has been having problems with injuries since the beginning of the season, this being one of the reasons that leads the Londoners to their delicate situation.
Now, Pochettino adds a new name to the list. Is about Cole Palmera player who was called up by Lee Carsley for the England Under-21 National Team for the matches against Serbia and Ukraine for the European Championship Qualifiers of the category.
Cole Palmer injured
Cole Palmer He started in England’s starting eleven in the match last Thursday, October 12, against his counterpart from Serbia. The ‘Three Lions’ team crushed the rival with a huge score of 9-1, achieving an overwhelming comeback after starting at the bottom of the scoreboard.
The soccer player of Chelsea He was substituted in the 52nd minute and was left out of the squad for the match against Ukraine. It was Lee Carsley himself who confirmed that the English midfielder had left the concentration due to physical problems.
“He has returned to Chelsea after suffering a right quadriceps injury during the 9-1 win over Serbia on Thursday. I decided not to risk it” were the words of the Spain Under-21 coach in the preview of the match against Ukraine this Monday, October 16.
New injury for Chelsea
Injuries are being a serious problem for Chelsea at this start of the season. Currently, the club has the absences of Marcus Bettinelli, Axel Disasi, Wesley Fofana, Trevoh Chalobah, Ben Chilwell, Roméo Lavia, Christopher Nkunku and Armando Broja.
Now Cole Palmer He joins the long list of the club’s infirmary. Goal He adds that the youth player is a doubt for the London derby against Arsenal, which will be played next Saturday, October 21 at Stamford Bridge, a match corresponding to the ninth round of the Premier League.
The fans of Chelsea They have had different reactions on social networks. While some express their disdain for international breaks, others thank the Under-21 coach for making the preventive decision to send the player back.
“Good decision. With the return of Reece James and Benoit Badiashile, we can’t start racking up injuries again. I hate the international break” was the message from a Blues fan that was replicated by the newspaper The Sun after confirmation of the injury.
Cole Palmer’s numbers
Cole Palmer came to Chelsea in this last transfer market coming from Manchester City for the sum of 47 million euros. The player has seen minutes in 5 Premier League games so far this season, registering a goal and an assist. This adds another assist in his only appearance in the Carabao Cup.
Survey If the bad run of injuries continues, where will Chelsea end up this season?
If the bad run of injuries continues, where will Chelsea finish this season?
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2023-10-15 19:31:41
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