DEVASTATING NEWS: Horrible news has been confirmed for Chelsea ahead of Noah FC match tonight in the Conference league. đ¨
Chelsea is dealing with several injury concerns ahead of their Conference League clash with Noah, with multiple key players ruled out. Manager Enzo Maresca is expected to rotate his squad, but five players have been confirmed as unavailable for the match.
1. Cole Palmer â Palmer picked up an injury during Chelsea’s recent draw with Manchester United after a late tackle by Lisandro Martinez. Despite icing his leg post-match, Maresca has opted to rest him for the Conference League to ensure he’s fit for upcoming Premier League fixtures.
2. Wesley Fofana â Fofana’s recovery is being carefully managed, and he was left out of Chelseaâs UEFA squad for the tournament’s first stage. His return to full fitness remains uncertain.
3. Romeo Lavia â Like Fofana, Lavia was also excluded from the initial squad for the competition and remains unavailable for this game.
4. Reece James â Although James is working his way back to full fitness and is included in the Conference League squad, he is unlikely to feature against Noah. Maresca is monitoring his workload closely, especially after James played two consecutive full 90-minute league matches.
5. Josh Acheampong â The young defender is sidelined due to an ongoing contract dispute with the club. He will not be considered for selection until the matter is resolved.
Squad Changes:
In light of these absences, Chelsea is expected to field a youthful side, potentially relying on talent from their Cobham academy. Young prospects such as 17years old Shumaira Mheuka and Tyrique George, who have both been involved in recent training sessions, might get an opportunity to feature in this match.
