Before the Chelsea vs. Nottingham Forest match, Ben Chiwell and Wesley Fofana provide updates on their injuries.
The most recent Chelsea injury information and return dates following Frank Lampard's first three victories as interim manager despite a catastrophic injury to Ben Chilwell.
A football game was finally won by Chelsea. At the Vitality Stadium, the Blues defeated Bournemouth 3-1 to halt interim manager Frank Lampard's losing streak, which had lasted six games in all competitions.
Wesley Fofana was not present in the matchday roster, thus Benoit Badiashile took his position in the starting XI, and the victory was nevertheless achieved despite his absence. Matias Vina's goal for the Cherries served only as a consolation after the young defender scored either side of goals from Conor Gallagher and Joao Felix.
Lampard will be eager to build on that victory and score more points to put a good gloss on the season's end as the Blues are finally finding their form. However, with several players out and further injury concerns, he'll probably do it.
With that said, football.london has looked at the most recent news from the locker room following Chelsea's victory over the Cherries to snap their losing streak.
Chilwell, Ben
In the 74th minute against Bournemouth, Ben Chilwell was substituted due to a hamstring injury. The England international missed 10 games earlier this season because of a similar injury.
Chilwell's ability to play this season is now in doubt after Lampard provided a concerning update.
It's his hamstring, Lampard stated. Although we don't know [whether it's serious], a hamstring now in the season is concerning for the games that are left.
Date of anticipated return: Unknown
Fofana, Wesley
Wesley Fofana missed the Bournemouth victory matchday squad due to a hamstring injury. The Frenchman was omitted as a precaution, according to Lampard.
What Lampard said: "Fofana had a minor hamstring problem when traveling down yesterday, so it's more of a precaution on that one. Other than that, we have a squad, therefore new players need to demonstrate their abilities.
Cucurella, Marc
The Spanish defender, who had not been mentioned as being absent prior to the game versus Brentford, was later declared ineligible.
According to Lampard, Cucurella is hurt. Two days earlier, during training, he hurt himself. He had a quad injury and will be absent for a few weeks.
He added: "Cucurella, maybe another two weeks or so before Arsenal. When he first did it, about a week ago, the injury was expected to last two to three weeks.
Koulibaly Kalidou
In the first leg of the match against Real Madrid, Kalidou Koulibaly started in a back three for Chelsea, but after a lung-busting sprint to track back and deny Rodrygo a chance, the defender pulled up clutching his hamstring.
What Lampard stated at the time: "A hamstring injury, it will be a matter of weeks rather than days," he remarked. He is a very skilled and seasoned player. He and we are both disappointed, but we have opportunity to move on without him. I hope he gets in shape as soon as he can.
Later, he said, "Yeah, still out for a long. He's working hard, so I predict it will be a close call for the season. He truly does his work extremely well, and I've been impressed with him as a professional. Unfortunately, the injury is somewhat difficult.
Damaged hamstring
Date of anticipated return: Unknown
Charles James
James was observed feeling his hamstring during the first half of the Blues' match at Stamford Bridge against Real Madrid. Even if the most recent report from Lampard was not particularly encouraging, the defender persevered and played the full 90 minutes despite appearing to be laboring for a brief period of time.
Reece James is sidelined, most likely for the season, Lampard stated. Reece injured his hamstring during the game against Madrid, but he managed to finish it. The next day, we had it checked.
Damaged hamstring
Date of anticipated return: summer
This season, Mason Mount Mount has dealt with a number of injuries, including a persistent pelvic problem. The two-time player of the season for the team is now likely to miss yet another game as rumors about his future spread.
"Had a minor procedure yesterday to sort out a discomfort I had for a while," Mount wrote in a status statement on Instagram. Everything went smoothly, and I'm in high spirits.
Although I'm eager to resume my training in the upcoming weeks, it's time to recover. Thank you very much for your encouraging messages, and a big thank you to the medical staff, including the physicians and nurses, for taking care of me.
Mason has had this pelvic ailment for a while; it predates me, according to what Lampard stated. We've tried, and the medical staff has tried, but we've reached the point where he will need a little operation. We anticipate a four-week recuperation, and we are aware of the results.
Ailment: Pelvis
Date of anticipated return: summer
Andres Broja
Broja has been out of commission for a spell after hurting his knee during a mid-season friendly match against Aston Villa. The 20-year-old was stretchered from the playing field after screaming in agony after colliding with Ezri Konsa.
He appeared to be in a lot of discomfort and was seen gripping his leg as emergency personnel attended to him. The Albanian international's injury was a huge setback because he had no prior knee problems.
After finding that he required surgery to repair a ruptured cruciate ligament in his right knee, football.london reported that Broja was anticipated to miss at least the rest of the season. He has recently, though largely in the gym, been photographed returning to individual training at Cobham.
