Sunday, at 3 p.m., Chelsea travel to the Vitality Stadium to face Bournemouth. A must-win match for the Blues who are struggling to realize their opportunities at the start of the Premier League season. If certain recruits show good signs (Malo Gusto, Nicolas Jackson in particular), the London squad remains very reduced due to the injuries which are weighing down Mauricio Pochettino’s group. The tile after an XXL summer transfer window.
“We have 11 or 12 injured players. I think that’s showing with the team right now. I also think that we only have 14 or 15 players available and that it is important that we can get these players back to be competitive., lamented the Argentinian coach. Among these injured, crucial players: Christopher Nkunku, Benoit Badiashile, Armando Broja, Carney Chukwuemeka, Roméo Lavia and Reece James. “He started doing things on the pitch with the ball. He is doing very well, he is desperate to come back and help the team. I hope he is close and can be available before the next international break.adds Pochettino on his English captain, injured during the first day against Liverpool (1-1).