[4-3-2-1]: Felix, Enzo and Palmer starts- Chelsea lineups against Leicester City as Enzo Maresca forced to changed formation due to injury nightmare- Madueke and Jackson injured
Chelsea have received a worrying injury update as the final international break of the year draws to a close.
Enzo Maresca’s squad has been hit with numerous fitness issues already this season, but those concerns have eased in recent weeks – even if Jadon Sancho missed the 1-1 draw at home to Arsenal last weekend.
Fewer injuries has allowed for the Italian tactician to make full use of the playing squad at his disposal, leading to him naming a completely different XI from the Premier League side to that in the cup competitions.
Although as Maresca gears up for a return to former club Leicester City after the international break, here’s the latest Chelsea injury news…
Cole Palmer
Cole Palmer was a doubt to face Arsenal after he missed training in the build-up to the match following a nasty challenge from Lisandro Martinez during the 1-1 draw with Manchester United the week prior.
Despite being passed fit and playing the full 90 minutes, 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 did not join up with England this week.
Potential return date: Saturday November 23, 2024 vs Leicester
Romeo Lavia
Romeo Lavia came off with just over 20 minutes remaining against Arsenal and missed Belgium’s 1-0 loss to Italy in midweek.
He then confirmed in an interview with HLN Belgium that he picked up a ‘little knock’ in the London derby but was hoping to be fit for Sunday’s clash against Isreal.
However, Belgium boss Domenico Tedesco has confirmed he has left Lavia out of the matchday squad due to a hamstring issue.
“I think Romeo Lavia has a hamstring problem,” he told RTL Sports: “It was bothering him this morning and we didn’t want to risk him.”
Chelsea possible starting lineup:
Jorgensen; Renato Veiga, Disasi, Badiashile, Cucurella; Enzo, Dewsbury-Hall; Chukwuemeka, Joao Felix, Mudryk; Nkunku
