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Latest Chelsea injury news before Crystal Palace with updates on Cole Palmer, Filip Jorgensen and Dario Essugo
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer has battled through injury troubles this season(Image: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
Everything you need to know about Chelsea’s injury news ahead of the clash with Crystal Palace:
- Cole Palmer’s availability: Star attacker Cole Palmer missed the recent match against Pafos due to minor thigh tightness. He is training well now, and a final decision on his inclusion for the Crystal Palace game will be made after training this week.
- Caution with Palmer: The club is being extremely careful with Palmer’s fitness following a previous groin injury in December. His potential return this Sunday is a significant boost for the team’s offensive options.
- Jorgensen’s recovery: Goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen is currently sidelined after being forced off with a knock during the mid-week fixture. While he will miss the upcoming Premier League match, his recent scans were more positive than initially expected.
- Goalkeeping timeline: Jorgensen is expected to remain out of the squad until the high-profile Champions League clash against Napoli. In his absence, Robert Sanchez is the likely candidate to start in goal this weekend.
- Essugo’s major setback: Midfielder Dario Essugo has suffered a fresh injury blow after slipping during a recent training session. This accident adds to a difficult season for the player, who has yet to make an appearance due to ongoing thigh issues.
- Midfield absence: Essugo is now expected to be out of action for at least another month, pushing his return into late February. Manager Liam Rosenior expressed deep disappointment, as he was eager to integrate the talented young player into the lineup.
- Lavia’s positive progress: Romeo Lavia is finally making steady progress toward a comeback after being out with a thigh injury since November. The coaching staff is focused on a cautious reintegration to ensure he does not suffer any further relapses.
- Defensive injury struggles: Tosin Adarabioyo faces a few weeks on the sidelines after scans revealed his hamstring injury was worse than first thought. Meanwhile, Levi Colwill remains a long-term absentee and is not expected to return to the pitch until July.
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