Report: Chelsea are now concerned about £30m player’s recent injury
Chelsea have been the unfortunate recipients of a number of injury concerns already this season.
Enzo Maresca inherited a squad who had just spent a whole campaign picking up more injuries than any other side, and their luck is yet to improve.
Reece James picked up yet another problem before the campaign even started, with him yet to lead his side out for the first time under the new manager.
Another player who has picked up a reputation for injuries is Romeo Lavia, who is hoping to be fit for their next Premier League game on Saturday.
One player who is unlikely to be fit though is Malo Gusto, who hobbled off in their last outing against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea concerned about Malo Gusto injury
Gusto elected to withdraw from international duty too, however he was only selected for the France U21s for this break.
While his return date is currently unknown, Football London has reported that the club are actually concerned by the problem the £30m man has suffered.
The is reportedly no guarantees that James will be fit and firing for the next game on Saturday either, meaning Maresca may have to get a bit creative when it comes to his team selection.
This could see him forced to start Moises Caicedo in an unconventional right-back position, a role has featured in occasionally in the past.
Chance for Josh Acheampong to play
If the manager is feeling brave, there is an opportunity for him to look to his academy and give the talented Josh Acheampong his first opportunity at minutes for this season.
Axel Disasi is another option, with him more likely to find minutes at right-back rather than centre-back at the moment.
The Frenchman is reportedly the last-choice option for minutes at the back, with there being some interest in signing him from around the Premier League during the last transfer window.
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