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  • Premier League: Christian Pulisic provides to Chelsea’s lengthy listing of accidents, set to be out for two months

    Premier League: Chelsea ahead Christian Pulisic is likely to be out for 2 months after getting injured in opposition to Manchester City. Pulisic provides to Chelsea’s lengthy listing of accidents within the ongoing season.

    New Delhi,UPDATED: Jan 11, 2023 21:59 IST

    Christian Pulisic receives remedy after damage vs Manchester City. (Reuters Photo)

    By India Today Web Desk: Chelsea ahead Christian Pulisic has added to the lengthy listing of accidents within the membership’s ongoing season and is dealing with as much as two months out on the sidelines, Chelsea supervisor Graham Potter stated Wednesday, 11 January.

    The United States ahead sustained harm to his proper knee in Chelsea’s 1-0 loss to Manchester City final week.

    “Christian’s going to be out for a couple of months, we think. Hopefully it will be less, but that’s the timeframe there,” Potter stated forward Thursday’s Premier League sport in opposition to Fulham.

    It is the most recent damage setback for Pulisic, whose Chelsea profession has been disrupted by points along with his health.

    The 24-year-old former Borussia Dortmund participant had began all three of Chelsea’s video games since getting back from the World Cup in Qatar, however was compelled off after 22 minutes in opposition to City.

    The United States has friendlies in opposition to Serbia on January 26 and Colombia on January 29.

    Pulisic’s damage is the most recent blow for Chelsea, with Reece James, Raheem Sterling, N’Golo Kante, Wesley Fofana and Ben Chilwell among the many listing of gamers on the sidelines.

    Potential Replacements

    Potter could have Pierre Emerick Aubameyang out there after a again drawback saved the striker out of Sunday’s 4-0 loss to City within the FA Cup.

    Chelsea has additionally been boosted by the signing of Atletico Madrid ahead Joao Felix on mortgage till the top of the season.

    “He is a quality player, and he will make a difference in the final third of the pitch,” Potter stated. “He is younger, however has actually good expertise. The signing offers everyone a carry.

    “He is a good age and he can play as a second striker between the lines and making a difference in the final third. We are looking forward to working with him.”

    Edited By:

    Kingshuk Kusari

    Published On:

    Jan 11, 2023

  • Mateo Kovacic checks optimistic for COVID-19 whereas accidents mount for Chelsea

    Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic is isolating after testing optimistic for COVID-19 forward of their ultimate Champions League group recreation at Zenit St Petersburg whereas 4 different gamers are out injured, supervisor Thomas Tuchel mentioned on Tuesday.
    Kovacic, who has 5 league assists, was again in rivalry for the primary time since October after a thigh harm dominated the Croatia worldwide out of Chelsea’s final eight video games in all competitions.
    “Mateo was in training yesterday with a big smile and (it)was pure pleasure to have him back, but he tested positive today for COVID-19 and is isolating,” Tuchel informed reporters forward of Wednesday’s recreation.
    “I was aware that this (more COVID-19 cases) could happen and I’m not happy about it, not only as a manager but as a person. But this is what reality is at the moment, so we have to be ready to adapt and secure people’s health.”
    Ben Chilwell, N’Golo Kante (each knee), Trevoh Chalobah (thigh) and Jorginho (again downside) are additionally dominated out for Wednesday’s recreation.
    Kai Havertz limped off at halftime throughout their 3-2 Premier League defeat at West Ham United on the weekend, however the German was again in coaching on Tuesday.
    Tuchel mentioned Chelsea have “an acute overload” as a result of accidents and a busy schedule, with the staff as a result of play six extra matches in all competitions this month after they return from Russia.
    “Due to injuries in some positions, like central midfield, we struggle, but the game tomorrow is not a problem in terms of being overloaded,” Tuchel added.
    “The problem is the next match on Saturday (against Leeds United) because we will lose time to sleep, arrive back very early on Thursday… Then we face an intense team in Leeds who have prepared to play this match.”
    Chelsea have already certified for the Champions League’s knockout levels and are tied on 12 factors with Juventus on the prime of Group H. The London membership can end as group leaders in the event that they match or higher Juventus’ consequence towards Malmo.