Chelsea host Arsenal in the Premier League this weekend, with a number of stars set to miss out due to injury and both teams hoping key men will return
Everything you need to know on the latest injury news ahead of Chelsea vs Arsenal
- Both London clubs are currently facing multiple issues with player availability and fitness concerns ahead of the highly-anticipated contest. The combined number of players currently on the sidelines suggests that up to 10 players could potentially miss the Super Sunday clash.
- Chelsea star Cole Palmer has been struggling with a groin injury for a significant portion of the current season. His status was further complicated last week when he reportedly suffered a fractured toe in an accident at his home.
- Despite these setbacks, Chelsea remains hopeful that the England international may be able to feature in some capacity against the Gunners. Manager Enzo Maresca expressed doubt that Palmer would be fully fit in time for both the preceding Barcelona game and the crucial Arsenal fixture.
- Arsenal received a fresh injury scare when forward Leandro Trossard was substituted during the first half of their recent Champions League victory over Bayern Munich. Manager Mikel Arteta indicated that the move was purely precautionary, as the player “felt something,” making his status uncertain for the weekend.
- The Arsenal defence is set to be without one key player, as Gabriel Magalhaes is currently confirmed to be sidelined due to his injury. He is the only player listed who is explicitly stated to likely remain out, while others on the injury list have a chance of returning – though the Gunners will not be keen on rushing others back from long-term problems.
- A number of other prominent Arsenal players are also dealing with fitness issues or injuries, including Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz, and Gabriel Jesus . While these players are currently sidelined, they could potentially make their return in time for the pivotal match against Chelsea.
- Chelsea have confirmed a few additional players will definitely be missing from the squad due to ongoing injuries that have kept them out for a sustained period. These confirmed absentees for the fixture against Arsenal include midfielder Romeo Lavia , defender Levi Colwill , and Dario Essugo.
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