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Chelsea Issue Injury Updates as James Eyes April Return

Timely recoveries could tilt a season-defining stretch toward Champions League qualification.

Overview

  • Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior said Reece James’s hamstring problem is “not serious,” with a return targeted in April.
  • Trevoh Chalobah is out for about six weeks after an ankle injury sustained in the Champions League tie against PSG.
  • Goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen had minor groin surgery and is expected back in a matter of weeks, according to Rosenior.
  • Jamie Gittens suffered a setback after feeling his hamstring in training, delaying his comeback past the recent international window.
  • Benoit Badiashile, who missed PSG through illness, could be available for the upcoming cup match against Port Vale, as Levi Colwill continues ACL rehab with a possible late-season return.