Estevao, Jamie Gittens – Chelsea injury news and return dates for Newcastle match

With Chelsea facing Newcastle United on Saturday evening, Football London takes you through the latest injury news concerning Liam Rosenior's side

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has provided an injury update on Estevao Willian and Jamie Gittens. The young Blues' duo have been side-lined for several weeks.

Gittens, 21, has not featured since he started in the 3-2 victory over West Ham United. In the triumph over the Hammers, he suffered a hamstring tear and has been out on the side-lines ever since.

Meanwhile, Brazilian genius Estevao has not featured for the West Londoners since playing 64 minutes in the 2-2 home draw to Leeds United. Before Chelsea's home clash against Newcastle United tomorrow evening, Football London has a gander at the latest injury news around Stamford Bridge.

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Estevao Willian

On Thursday, Rosenior suggested it was possible the Brazilian starlet may feature against Newcastle. However, after some more checks, it appears he will sit out against Eddie Howe's side.

The Chelsea boss said: "Este still a little bit further away. We want to be careful with Este because of the nature of his hamstring injury.

"We don't want it reoccurring at a crucial stage of the season. We'll see what he's like for Tuesday's game against PSG."

Possible return date: vs Paris Saint Germain (H), Tue 14 March.

Jamie Gittens

Before the FA Cup clash against Wrexham, Rosenior said: "Jamie Gittens is getting really close [to a return] and he had a really positive scan. We hope that he can be back with the group within the next seven days or so.”

However, Rosenior suggested the ex-Borussia Dortmund forward has made even more progress in regards to his injury. When asked about the England U21s international, the ex-Strasbourg manager said: "Jamie's back involved, which is great."

However, given he was only recently included in training again, it's likely Newcastle will come too early.

Possible return date: vs Newcastle (H), Tue 17 March

Levi Colwill

When Levi Colwill suffered his knee injury just after the Club World Cup triumph, the Englishman was not expected to feature at all this season. However, Rosenior has suggested the central defender could feature in the final stages of the season.

In January, Rosenior said: "Yes, he could [be back before the end of the season] but it’s step by step and I don’t want to make promises that I can’t keep. At the moment, Levi’s in a really good place. He’s on the right track but I don’t want to put pressure on him."

In February, the Blues boss also said: "Levi is doing really, really well with his long-term rehab."

Possible return date: April/May.