Chelsea injury news: 12 senior stars currently sidelined

The Pride of London discuss extensive Chelsea injury news. There are currently 12 senior stars sidelined. Which players will be back soon? In addition to that update, PoL talk about Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino’s insistence that his men become wiser on the pitch. A difficult feat with so many young and inexperienced Premier League players.

The west London team drew 0-0 with Bournemouth at the weekend. A bad outcome coupled with mainly poor displays from the starting lineup and substitutes. In the past, this type of result for Chelsea would have been met by shock and contempt from the Blues fan base. However, this is now the predictable norm for CFC, sadly. Although, Mauricio Pochettino remains as good as any person to turn this mess into a stable, winning club. He just requires appropriate personnel to see any vision come to fruition.

One element that is not helping the Argentine create his ideal along with a winning team, is the ridiculous amount of unavailable Chels’ stars at present. If my calculations are correct, a dozen Blues are injured presently; many are important potential starters under ‘Poch’. The list includes: Armando Broja, Christopher Nkunku, Reece James, Carney Chukwuemeka, Wesley Fofana, Noni Madueke, Benoit Badiashile, Trevoh Chalobah, Marcus Bettinelli, Romeo Lavia and Marc Cucurella. Cucurella should return soon, though, as he is only out through fever.

Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino wants his side to smarten up on the pitch

Pochettino was said to be frustrated following the trip south to face Bournemouth on Sunday. The former Paris Saint-Germain manager cited their impotent attack; he says some of his team must learn the ways of the game. While Poch also said that it is crucial to begin gaining victories; not losing was also vital. Ultimately the gaffer believes Chelsea didn’t get what they deserved from the fixture.