Chelsea injury update: Cole Palmer, Romeo Lavia and Jadon Sancho latest news and return dates | OneFootball

Chelsea could be at close to full-strength after the international break

Chelsea’s injury problems have eased in recent weeks, leaving Enzo Maresca with no shortage of options.

That has been seen in the cup competitions, with the Chelsea boss regularly naming effectively a completely different XI from the Premier League side.

The big worry ahead of Sunday’s draw with Arsenal was Cole Palmer’s fitness, and there is still some concern despite the England star playing the full match.

Cole Palmer

Cole Palmer had been a doubt to face Arsenal on Sunday, after he missed training in the build-up to the match following a nasty challenge from Lisandro Martinez a week ago.

The Chelsea star was passed fit and played the full 90 minutes, but he was not at his best and struggled to make an impact.

Palmer was seen moving uncomfortably as he left Stamford Bridge after the match and it remains to be seen whether he joins up with England this week.

Maresca said of Palmer’s fitness: “We didn't take any risks. He was a doubt until the end.

“He's painful now but hopefully nothing important.”

Potential return date: Saturday November 23, 2024 vs Leicester

Romeo Lavia

After an injury-hit first season at Chelsea, Romeo Lavia has finally started to make an impact at Stamford Bridge.

He started again alongside Moises Caicedo for Arsenal’s visit, though Lavia came off with just over 20 minutes remaining.

That came after Lavia had challenged Jurrien Timber and fell to the ground, staying down before he was then replaced. No update was provided after the match.

Potential return date: Saturday November 23, 2024 vs Leicester

Romeo Lavia started against Arsenal but was forced to come off

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Jadon Sancho

Jadon Sancho has made only two appearances since September.

He watched on from the stands as Chelsea beat FC Noah in midweek and then missed out on the squad against Arsenal.

The winger has been battling illness and a knock recently, and will hope to make a return after the international break.

Potential return date: Saturday November 23, 2024 vs Leicester

Omari Kellyman

Omari Kellyman is still waiting to make his debut for Chelsea, having arrived for £19million from Aston Villa in the summer.

The 19-year-old has not yet recovered from a hamstring injury, but recent reports suggest that Kellyman could return to training by the end of this month, with a view to being available in December.