Chelsea injury news ahead of clash against Gent

Chelsea started their season in the best way possible. They are currently in the 4th position in the Premier League table. But it is time to kick off their European adventure. For the first game of the Europa Conference League, Chelsea will host Gent. The Blues will look for a good start to their campaign at home.

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Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca will be happy with the fitness of his squad. He hardly has injuries to worry about. But, he needs his players to stay fit as long as possible so that he can press on for a trophy this season. So, here is the latest Chelsea injury news ahead of clash against Gent.

Chelsea injury news ahead of clash against Gent

With the start they got this season, the last thing Enzo Maresca and his team will be hoping for is injuries to their key players. Fortunately, Chelsea doesn’t have a long list of injuries to worry about. But they have a couple of players who could miss this Chelsea vs Gent clash in the Europa Conference League. So, here is the latest Chelsea injury news ahead of clash against Gent.

Reece James (ruled out)

Reece James has been a key figure for Chelsea in the past few seasons. But, the start of the season has not been too kind to him. He is suffering from a thigh injury which will keep him out of action till mid-October. It means the latest Reece James injury news is that he will not feature in this Chelsea vs Gent Conference League match.

Omari Kellyman (ruled out)

The 19-year-old has a thigh injury. That is why he will not feature in this Conference League game. Yes, this could have been a perfect platform for Omari Kellyman to show his skills. But, he will not play in this Chelsea vs Gent fixture.

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