Ahead of Chelsea’s upcoming clash with Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Thursday evening, there are concerns regarding the visitors’ injury situation.
Manchester United could potentially be without seven key players for the fixture. In their recent match against Brentford, both Raphael Varane and Victor Lindelof were substituted, raising doubts about their availability for the Chelsea encounter. While Lisandro Martinez made a return from injury during that game, the fitness of Jonny Evans remains uncertain after missing the Brentford draw due to injury.
Additionally, Anthony Martial, Altay Bayindir, Tyrell Malacia, and Luke Shaw are all confirmed absentees for the game against Chelsea, further complicating United’s selection options. Despite the potential absences, United’s situation is relatively better compared to Chelsea’s, as Mauricio Pochettino’s side has been grappling with a persistent injury crisis throughout the season.
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On Chelsea’s side, Trevoh Chalobah is expected to return after missing the Burnley draw with a minor injury. However, players like Carney Chukwuemeka, Robert Sanchez, and Levi Colwill are likely to remain sidelined. Romeo Lavia and Wesley Fofana are set to miss the remainder of the season due to injury setbacks, while Christopher Nkunku and Lesley Ugochukwu continue their recovery processes.
Reece James, who has been absent since December due to hamstring surgery, is still working on his rehabilitation. Malo Gusto, another key player for Chelsea, sustained an injury late in the Burnley draw and will be assessed ahead of the Manchester United clash to determine his availability.