Chelsea head coach confirms loss of several key players

Football news 07 mar 2024, 10:57
Steven Perez Dailysports's expert Steven Perez
Chelsea head coach confirms loss of several key players Photo: https://twitter.com/Blue_Footy

Key Chelsea defenders Ben Chilwell and Conor Gallagher will miss the match against Newcastle, announced head coach Mauricio Pochettino.

According to the manager, Gallagher is ill, while Chilwell and Colwill are injured. Chilwell is experiencing knee problems and is undergoing assessment.

"At the moment, we are not expecting the return of any players from the infirmary. Nobody is returning to the squad compared to last week. Regarding new injuries, we have posted about the losses on the website. Gallagher is ill, and Chilwell and Colwill are injured. Such news," said the coach.

Furthermore, according to the manager, he does not recall such injury problems in any of his previous teams. Pochettino emphasized that the team is currently facing challenges in this regard.

"Of course, it's not just about luck; there are many different reasons why this happens, and we need to work more carefully on this issue. Regarding Chilwell, we don't know the severity of his injury; we will evaluate his condition after examination," added Mauricio.

Tuchel would consider returning to Chelsea if such an offer came in the summer. It is noted that the owner of the London club, Todd Boehly, believes that under the guidance of the German, the team's situation was significantly improved.

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