List of Injured Chelsea Players Expands as Mykhailo Mudryk Joins Ranks
Chelsea is currently grappling with injuries to a total of nine players, a mere two games into the nascent season. The latest addition to this unfortunate lineup is Mykhailo Mudryk, marking a considerable setback for manager Mauricio Pochettino. The impending Premier League match against Luton Town is next on the Blues' agenda.
Mykhailo Mudryk has now become part of the mounting assemblage of Chelsea's prominent players sidelined during the initial stages of the new season. The club officially confirmed the unavailability of the winger on Thursday, just ahead of their scheduled Premier League encounter against Luton Town, set for Friday evening.
As stipulated in a pre-match statement issued by the club, Chelsea divulged that Mudryk will be absent from the forthcoming fixture due to his engagement in a rehabilitation process. This course of action follows assessments performed on an injury sustained during training earlier in the week.
Mudryk, hailing from Ukraine, had participated in two of the club's debut fixtures of the new season, facing off against Liverpool and West Ham United. The youthful player was introduced as a substitute during the course of the latter match, which saw the West London side suffer an ignominious 3-1 defeat at the hands of the Hammers.
Details surrounding the specific nature of Mudryk's injury and the projected duration of his absence remain undisclosed, as reported by The Sun.
Which Players Comprise Chelsea's Injured List?
Mudryk's unfortunate injury elevates the tally of Chelsea's sidelined players to a total of nine, with numerous others presently undergoing treatment.
Captain Reece James and Christopher Nkunku stand as the most prominent figures among the array of sidelined athletes.
James recently fell victim to a hamstring injury, a condition that will confine him to the sidelines for several weeks.
On the other hand, Nkunku is slated to make his return to action around Christmas, given the knee issue he is currently grappling with.
Additionally, Benoit Badiashile, Marcus Bettinelli, Armando Broja, and Trevoh Chalobah are all indisposed due to various injuries.
Further inclusions encompass Wesley Fofana and Carney Chukwuemeka, the latter being the individual who secured a goal for the Blues in their match against West Ham.
The mounting list of Chelsea's incapacitated players coincides with Mauricio Pochettino's fervent attempts to rejuvenate the team's campaign. These efforts come in the wake of a challenging start to the season, which has seen Chelsea amass only one point.