“They are not part of the plan for tomorrow match” – Enzo Maresca Confirms Two Chelsea Players Will Miss Nottingham Forest Match
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“They’re Out” – Enzo Maresca Confirms Two Chelsea Players Will Miss Nottingham Forest Match
Chelsea have been flying under the radar, but make no mistake, Enzo Maresca’s squad has been on a winning spree since their return from the last international break.
Chelsea’s Unstoppable Streak
This impressive run began with Christopher Nkunku’s late winner at Bournemouth and continued with victories over West Ham, Barrow, Brighton, and most recently, KAA Gent. Thursday night’s win against Gent in the Conference League saw more positive developments for Maresca’s side. Renato Veiga and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall both found the net for the first time in Chelsea colors, as the Blues comfortably controlled the match at Stamford Bridge.
Upcoming Challenge: Nottingham Forest
The fixtures are coming thick and fast for Chelsea, with Nottingham Forest set to visit Stamford Bridge on Sunday. While Cole Palmer, Wesley Fofana, and Romeo Lavia were all left out of Thursday’s squad, they will come into the Forest game well-rested and ready for action.
Injury Concerns Eased, but Key Players Remain Out
Fortunately for Chelsea, no new injury issues surfaced from the Gent match. However, club captain Reece James is still waiting to make his debut under Maresca, and fans will have to wait even longer to see him back in action, as he’s not expected to return until after the international break.
“His recovery has been delayed,” Maresca commented recently. “The priority is to have players return when they’re fully fit, and right now, Reece is still out. Unfortunately, we don’t have a clear timeline for his return. He’s been very unlucky in this situation.”
Omari Kellyman Still Sidelined
Another player who remains unavailable is Omari Kellyman, the summer signing who has yet to make his Chelsea debut due to a hamstring injury. The 19-year-old confirmed his injury and is expected to be sidelined until next month.
As Chelsea continue their strong form, Maresca will be carefully managing his squad, ensuring they’re ready for the busy fixture list ahead.
