Chelsea will be without injured winger Noni Madueke for its next four Premier League games as it makes a push for a top-four finish.
Enzo Maresca is continuing to find selection solutions as he deals with Chelsea's injury problems. Chelsea are currently without Wesley Fofana, Benoit Badiashile, Romeo Lavia, Noni Madueke, Nicolas Jackson and Marc Guiu all due to injury,
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has been speaking to the media before Saturday's trip to face Aston Villa in the Premier League (17:30 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference: Maresca confirmed Noni Madueke "will be out until the international break,
Enzo Maresca says Tyrique George ‘probably isn’t 100 per cent’ ready to replace Noni Madueke in Chelsea’s starting XI, but he must consider the teenager due to the club’s injury problems.
(AP Photo/Dave Shopland) Chelsea’s head coach Enzo Maresca shouts intructions during the English Premier League soccer match between Brighton and Chelsea in Brighton, England, Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Dave Shopland) Chelsea’s Noni Madueke ...
Madueke could be back in action by the time Chelsea host Tottenham Hotspur in a mouthwatering London derby on April 2, and as the Blues were eliminated by Brighton in the FA Cup fourth round, they do not need to worry about losing the attacker for any of those contests.
Midfielder Romeo Lavia is a doubt, so expect Enzo Fernandez to be partnered by Moises Caicedo, especially as both featured against Southampton in their last game on February 25. Elsewhere, centre-backs Benoit Badiashile and Trevoh Chalobah are both dealing with injuries and will join goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina on the sidelines.
Chelsea injury update: Nicolas Jackson, Noni Madueke, Romeo Lavia latest news and return dates Sidelined: Romeo Lavia, Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke are all out with hamstring injuries (Getty Images) Chelsea remain without a number of key players ahead of the first leg of their Conference League last-16 tie against FC Copenhagen.
Chelsea reportedly believe that they have a ‘generational talent’ on their books in the shape of Estevao Willian. The Blues signed the versatile forward from Palmeiras over the summer for an initial fee of £29million, which could rise to over £50m in add-ons.
Chelsea winger Noni Madueke misses four crucial Premier League games due to a hamstring injury. Manager Enzo Maresca is optimistic about securing a top-four finish to clinch a Champions League spot, despite the current challenges and fierce competition from rivals.
Enzo Maresca hailed the end of his centre-back injury crisis as a “huge boost” as he prepares his Chelsea side for the “final rush” of the season.
Despite defeat against Aston Villa, there were plenty of positives, which Maresca recognised. Goalscorer Enzo Fernandez and Reece James were praised by the Chelsea head coach, while Pedro Neto filled the void of Jackson's absence to lead the line.