A shocking 21 players may be injured for Chelsea vs Newcastle fixture

The Pride of London report as a claim suggests that a shocking 21 combined players from both teams could be sidelined for the Newcastle United-Chelsea fixture. Meanwhile, discussions are apparently underway at CFC over a potential bid to re-sign a standout player that the Blues once sold. Is it worth bringing Fikayo Tomori back to Stamford Bridge? PoL discuss.

For the last few years, there seems to be an increase in injuries in the Premier League. I am no physician or health specialist, I have just noticed a rise in fitness problems among elite footballers. I have also heard other people, pundits and experts suggest that they have seen the same thing. Whether it is down to athletes being so finely honed and in such good shape now, I am unsure. The evidence is out there. Like, right there in front of our eyes. Newcastle, Leicester City and Chelsea have endured a plethora of injuries in recent seasons. So there are three examples of recent or current depleted squads.

With the Blues’ clash against the Magpies on the horizon, PoL assess a worrying update beforehand. A concerning 21 players from both sides could miss the match. 13 Magpies are doubts or unavailable, while eight Blues have recently been on the treatment table. Eddie Howe won’t have former CFC starlet Lewis Hall to call upon as the 19-year-old is ineligible. The west Londoners’ injury list is as follows: Ben Chilwell, Wesley Fofana, Trevoh Chalobah, Carney Chukwuemeka, Romeo Lavia, Levi Colwill, Malo Gusto and Christopher Nkunku.

What is going on with Fikayo Tomori – is he returning to Chelsea?

Rumour has it that the Blues are interested in bringing the senior England international back to the Bridge. That is according to Si Phillips. Phillips doesn’t know how serious CFC interest in the AC Milan man is, but talks have occurred internally. I would say that Chels’ are adequately stocked at centreback.