Chelsea injury news and return dates as Enzo Maresca and Co. prepare to face Cardiff City in the Carabao Cup
Cole Palmer has been dealing with a groin injury for the majority of the season(Image: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Chelsea are currently preparing to face Cardiff City in the quarter-final of the Carabao Cup, and football.london has taken a look at the current injury list and potential return dates ahead of the fixture...
Cole PalmerInjury Detail: Groin Injury. Palmer has played in Chelsea's last three Premier League matches, but Enzo Maresca has stated that his recovery is being monitored and his minutes are being carefully managed. "I already said many times, Cole is one of the players that deserves to be protected," Maresca said. "He is not available to play two games in three days." Potential return date:Day-to-day (Available, but fitness is being managed).
Levi ColwillInjury Detail: Cruciate Ligament Injury (Knee). Colwill underwent surgery in the summer due to a long-term injury, and he is expected to miss the vast majority of the 2025/2026 season while undergoing rehabilitation. Potential return date: Spring/Summer 2026.
Romeo LaviaInjury Detail: Thigh muscle injury Lavia has been dealing with various injury issues since joining the club. He is likely to miss the remainder of the calendar year and is being handled with caution. Potential return date: Early January 2026 (provisional)
Liam DelapInjury Detail: Shoulder Injury. Initial fears of a dislocation have been eased. Maresca confirmed he could be out for "two, three, four weeks" from the date of the injury (early December). Potential return date: Late December 2025 / Early January 2026.
Dario EssugoInjury Detail: Thigh Injury. Essugo recently returned to training with the Chelsea squad for the first time since undergoing surgery in September, but had to "slow down" his recovery due to this new, small issue. Potential return date: Early January 2026 (provisional)
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