Chelsea could have up to 12 players unavailable for Saturday’s Premier League meeting with Burnley, per Premier Injuries and the Blues’ official website, so what’s the latest?
Marcus Bettinelli
The 31-year-old picked up a knee injury in mid-August and is still undergoing rehabilitation. He’s expected to return for Chelsea’s meeting with Arsenal on October 21.
Wesley Fofana
The 22-year-old underwent anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery in July and is likely to be out for most of the season.
Benoit Badiashile
The 22-year-old picked up a hamstring injury in May and is still undergoing rehabilitation. He’s also expected to return for the Blues’ Arsenal clash.
Reece James
The 23-year-old suffered a hamstring injury in mid-August but could return to face Burnley on Saturday.
Ben Chilwell
The 26-year-old picked up a hamstring injury in late-September and has been recently ruled out until at least December.
Malo Gusto
The 20-year-old is suspended after being sent off in Chelsea’s 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa on September 24. He will be eligible to play against Arsenal.
Romeo Lavia
The 19-year-old suffered an ankle injury on September 7 but is expected to return in time to face Arsenal.
Moises Caicedo
The 21-year-old picked up a knock against Fulham on Monday and is being assessed ahead of Saturday’s clash.
Carney Chukwuemeka
The 19-year-old suffered a knee injury in August but is being assessed ahead of the Burnley meeting.
Mykhailo Mudryk
The 22-year-old picked up a thigh injury against Fulham on Monday and is being assessed ahead of Saturday’s clash.
Christopher Nkunku
The 25-year-old picked up a serious knee injury in August and isn’t expected back until December.
Armando Broja
The 22-year-old was brought off against Fulham due to a lack of match fitness, but he should face Burnley.
Nicolas Jackson
The 22-year-old was suspended after picking up five yellow cards, but he’ll be back to face the Clarets.
