Devastating news has been confirmed for Chelsea ahead of their Conference League match against Noah FC tonight.

Chelsea is grappling with several injury issues as they prepare for their Conference League clash against Noah FC, with key players confirmed to miss out. Manager Enzo Maresca is expected to make strategic rotations, although five players will certainly be sidelined.

 

1. Cole Palmer – Palmer picked up an injury during Chelsea’s recent draw with Manchester United after a tough challenge from Lisandro Martinez. Although he was seen icing his leg post-match, Maresca has opted to rest him for the Conference League game to prioritize his readiness for upcoming Premier League fixtures.

 

 

2. Wesley Fofana – Fofana is still under careful injury management and wasn’t included in Chelsea’s UEFA squad for the tournament’s first stage. His return to full fitness remains uncertain.

 

 

3. Romeo Lavia – Lavia was also left out of the initial tournament squad and will be unavailable for this match.

 

 

4. Reece James – Although James has recently returned to form and is listed in the Conference League squad, he is unlikely to play against Noah. Maresca has been cautious with his playing time, especially after James completed two consecutive full 90-minute league games.

 

 

5. Josh Acheampong – The young defender is currently sidelined due to a contract dispute with the club and won’t be considered for selection until the matter is resolved.

 

 

 

Squad Adjustments:

 

With these absences and Maresca’s squad management strategy, Chelsea may feature a youthful lineup, potentially integrating Cobham academy talents. Rising stars like 17-year-old Shumaira Mheuka and Tyrique George, who have been actively involved in recent training sessions, could step into the spotlight for this fixture.