Fofana, Colwill, Chalobah - Chelsea latest injury news and return dates for Crystal Palace

Chelsea are back in Premier League action this afternoon when they take on Crystal Palace with Enzo Maresca's men looking to earn their first three points of the season.

After winning the Conference League and Club World Cup, the Blues are coming into the new campaign with more pressure on them. Maresca's side have been busy in the transfer window with the likes of Joao Pedro and Jamie Gittens in line to make their Premier League debuts for the club.

However, Levi Colwill will miss the start of the season and the foreseeable after sustaining a serious injury upon his return to Cobham. It means that Maresca will have to explore his options in his defence to keep Jean-Philippe Mateta and Eberechi Eze at bay.

Here, football.london brings you the latest injury news coming out of Stamford Bridge..

Wesley Fofana

Injury: Thigh

What Maresca has said: Speaking in his pre-Palace press conference, Maresca said: "He [Fofana] could be available. We'll see."

Possible return date: Crystal Palace (August 16)

Benoit Badiashile

Injury: Muscle

What Maresca has said: Asked about Badiashile, Romeo Lavia and Chalobah, he said on Friday: "Benoit is in the process to come back. Romeo [is] exactly the same. Trev is okay."

Possible return date: Crystal Palace (August 16)

Romeo Lavia

Injury: Muscle

What Maresca has said: Asked about Badiashile, Romeo Lavia and Chalobah, he said on Friday: "Benoit is in the process to come back. Romeo [is] exactly the same. Trev is okay."

Possible return date: Crystal Palace (August 16)

Levi Colwill

Injury: Knee

What Maresca has said: The defender has undergone surgery on an anterior cruciate ligament injury suffered in training. "Now he's okay [and] aware that he is out for a long time," Maresca said on Friday.

"It's a big loss for us. How Levi was so important for us last season. Now he's out, we are going to try to find different solutions."

Possible return date: 2026

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