Seven Chelsea players have been reported as injured before the upcoming APL match.
Chelsea's Squad Status Ahead of the Battle against Sheffield United: An Injury Update
Get ready for the Premier League clash between Chelsea and Sheffield United, as the Blues' official website has dropped some fitness updates on the team. The squad's injury list has swelled with three new inclusions. Our captain, Cesar Azpilicueta, is nursing a recurring hip injury, while goalkeeper Robert Sánchez and wing-back Marc Cucurella are battling ankle issues.
Meanwhile, Trevoh Chalobah, Ben Chilwell, Reece James, and Noni Madueke are still recovering from their injuries. Currently, seven first-team players find themselves on the sidelines at Chelsea.
But don't lose hope, Blues fans! The good news is that summer signing Romeo Lavia has rejoined partial team training, and the French duo, Christopher Nkunku and Malo Gusto, are back in full training with their teammates.
The fixture against Sheffield United is scheduled for tomorrow, December 16, at Stamford Bridge. With Chelsea sitting 12th in the league table and the Blades dangerously close to relegation, this match promises to be a thrilling encounter.
Strings Attached:
- Malo Gusto — Struck down by a muscle injury during the game against Fulham on April 20, 2025, Gusto is expected to return after the Everton game on April 26, 2025, raising hopes for his possible involvement in the Sheffield United match[5].
- Romeo Lavia — Plagued by recurring injuries, Lavia's participation in future matches remains uncertain due to his persistent issues[2][3].
- Marc Guiu — Found on Chelsea's injury list, there's currently no specific information regarding Guiu's availability for the Sheffield United game[1][2].
- Sam Kerr (Women's Team) — Still on the mend from an ACL injury sustained in January 2024, Kerr's return this season appears to be in doubt, and her immediate fixtures are out of the question[4].
- Noni Madueke, along with Trevoh Chalobah, Ben Chilwell, and Reece James, are still in rehabilitation and are yet to be available for Chelsea's squad in the upcoming match against Sheffield United.
- Malo Gusto, who suffered a muscle injury in the game against Fulham, is expected to return after the Everton game and could potentially feature in the European-leagues or Premier League fixtures, including the one against Sheffield United.
- Romeo Lavia, grappling with persistent injuries, remains doubtful for future matches, including the upcoming clash with Sheffield United, as his participation in the games is uncertain.
- Though Malo Gusto's return has been announced, there is currently no update on Marc Guiu's availability for the Sheffield United encounter.
- Unfortunately, Chelsea's Women's team striker, Sam Kerr, is still recovering from an ACL injury and is not expected to return this season, leaving her unavailable for the upcoming fixtures.
