As Chelsea prepares to face Burnley in the Premier League, the club receives further concerning news about the health of its star players. Just before the match, Chelsea will have to watch from the sidelines as three more players join the list of spectators.

Previously, Chelsea had already faced a string of injuries, leaving several key players sidelined for the upcoming match against Burnley. The list includes Christopher Nkunku, Levi Colwill, Romeo Lavia, Reece James, Wesley Fofana, and Lesley Ugochukwu. However, the situation worsened as the club confirmed that Robert Sanchez, Trevoh Chalobah, and Carney Chukwuemeka are also nursing injuries and undergoing rehabilitation programs. The severity of their injuries remains unclear.

Adding to the woes, manager Mauricio Pochettino revealed that Ben Chilwell’s participation in the Burnley match is uncertain. The 27-year-old left-back is dealing with a knee issue following a collision during a recent match between England and Belgium.

Expressing dissatisfaction with Gareth Southgate’s handling of Chilwell’s recent game time, Pochettino remarked, “I was surprised by the number of minutes Chilwell played in the last match. It was unexpected for Chelsea to see him play the full 90 minutes against Belgium. Previously, Chilwell was unable to play in the match against Brentford and only had a few minutes of playing time against Leicester. It seems that Chilwell struggled in the final minutes of the Belgium game.”

Moreover, Romeo Lavia’s injury woes continue, with confirmation that he will miss the remainder of the season due to ongoing thigh issues. Pochettino expressed regret over Lavia’s situation, highlighting the Belgian midfielder’s struggles since joining Chelsea.

As the injury list grows and players face setbacks, Chelsea finds itself grappling with personnel challenges ahead of the Burnley clash. With uncertainty looming over key players’ availability, the team must navigate through adversity to secure a positive result in the upcoming fixture.