Chelsea have 7 players out injured, just 180 minutes in to the new season | OneFootball

We are still waiting to hear more about Carney Chukwuemeka’s injury from the game yesterday – but even the most hopeful outlook imaginable has him missing just weeks rather than months.

He joins the growing list of players we know won’t be ready for our game against Luton, on Friday night.

Reece James picked up an injury in training earlier in the week, and he joins fellow academy defender Trevoh Chalobah (who has a bad hamstring) on the sidelines.

Christopher Nkunku is a long term absence after his knee problem picked up in preseason. Wesley Fofana is an even longer term absentee after doing his ACL.

Then there’s Armando Broja, who seems to always be on the verge of returning, but won’t make a return before Friday.

Benoit Badiashile must be very close to full fitness after his rehab – but he won’t be risked on Friday either.

That’s 7 who are certain to miss the game – pretty impressive numbers given we’re just 2 weeks in to the new season…