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Gusto, Palmer Doubtful; James Returns for Chelsea vs Arsenal
14 Jan
Summary
- Cole Palmer and Malo Gusto are injury doubts for the upcoming match.
- Reece James has participated in training and may feature.
- Moises Caicedo is suspended due to yellow cards and will miss the game.
Chelsea's squad faces significant disruption ahead of their League Cup fixture against Arsenal on Wednesday, with key players Cole Palmer and Malo Gusto considered injury doubts. Manager Liam Rosenior indicated that final decisions on their availability would be made late, emphasizing caution due to the demanding fixture schedule.
In contrast, Reece James has been actively participating in training sessions, suggesting he is poised to feature in the upcoming match. This provides a boost for Chelsea, though the potential absence of Palmer and Gusto remains a concern for the team's offensive and defensive capabilities.
The Blues will also be without Moises Caicedo, who is suspended for one game following an accumulation of yellow cards in the competition. Romeo Lavia, Levi Colwill, and Mykhailo Mudryk are also unavailable, while Marc Cucurella returns from his suspension.
