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Premier League | Gameweek 3
Aug 25, 2023 at 8pm UK
Stamford Bridge
Luton Town

Chelsea
3 - 0
Luton

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Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Luton Town

Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Friday's Premier League encounter against Luton Town.

Chelsea return to Premier League action on Friday evening when they play host to Luton Town at Stamford Bridge.

While the Blues have produced encouraging performances against each of Liverpool and West Ham United, they have accumulated just the one point.

Mauricio Pochettino and his side are now under pressure to turn displays into results, particularly when facing a newly-promoted side at their West London home.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their meeting with the top-flight newcomers.


Reece James

Chelsea's Reece James passes the arm band to Ben Chilwell before being substituted on August 13, 2023© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: Unknown

New Chelsea captain Reece James is facing a spell on the sidelines with a hamstring injury, which Pochettino suggested would see him miss 'a number of weeks'.


Christopher Nkunku

Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku on August 3, 2023© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown

Chelsea's new signing Christopher Nkunku will be missing in the early months of the campaign due to a serious knee injury that has required him to undergo an operation. As it stands, the France international is unlikely to be back until December.


Benoit Badiashile

Chelsea's Benoit Badiashile applauds fans after the match on February 3, 2023© Reuters

Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: August 25 (vs. Luton Town)

Benoit Badiashile has returned to training after recovering from a hamstring injury, and it is believed that he could make his return to the squad against Luton Town on August 25.


Wesley Fofana

Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana after suffering a knee injury against AC Milan on October 5, 2022.© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown

Wesley Fofana faces a battle to return before the end of the season, having suffered an ACL injury, with the centre-back not expected to be available until next March at the earliest.


Trevoh Chalobah

Trevoh Chalobah in action for Chelsea in July 2023© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Thigh
Possible return date: Unknown

Trevoh Chalobah was not involved against Liverpool due to a thigh issue, and the centre-back will also miss out on Friday, but he could potentially return to the field in September.


Carney Chukwuemeka

Chelsea's Carney Chukwuemeka leaves the pitch after receiving medical attention on August 20, 2023© Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown

Chelsea revealed on Tuesday that Carney Chukwuemeka had undergone an operation on the knee injury that he sustained against West Ham last weekend. While the Blues have not revealed a timeframe for recovery, it has been alleged that the England Under-20 international may be available again in October.


Mykhaylo Mudryk

Chelsea's Mykhaylo Mudryk pictured on February 3, 2023 © Reuters

Status: Out
Type of injury: Unknown
Possible return date: September 2 (vs. Nottingham Forest)

After Mykhaylo Mudryk revealed on social media that he had sustained a small injury, Pochettino revealed at his press conference that the winger could be absent for the remainder of the month.


CHELSEA'S SUSPENSION LIST

Chelsea have no players suspended for this match.


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