The Blues’ talisman was close to a return from a persistent groin injury that has kept him out for two months but has now been ruled out of Chelsea’s next three games after fracturing the little toe on his left foot by stubbing it on a door.

Across their seven meetings, Chelsea have won just one game -- the first leg of the semifinal in 2024. Thursday's meeting will be unique as it's the first time the two sides will meet in a non-knockout setting. While the stakes are compartively low, it's unlikely the intensity will be.

Chelsea have reportedly received an update on the condition of Jamie Bynoe-Gittens following his injury scare while on duty with England's Under-21s.

Premier League action resumed today as Chelsea beat Burnley in the first round of fixtures following the final international break of the year. The Blues arrived in Lancashire hoping to record a third straight league win and did so thanks to goals from Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez.

In the context of Chelsea’s evolving identity under Maresca, setbacks such as Lavia’s come at a cost that extends beyond short term selection issues. The rhythm and cohesion the manager seeks require availability and consistency, and this latest injury update underscores the ongoing challenge of building stability during a demanding campaign.

Jamie Gittens appeared to have sustained a knock during England Under-21's 2-0 win over the Republic of Ireland in the UEFA U21 Championship qualifiers.

Chelsea, sitting mid-table in the Champions League, welcomes Ajax, who are currently at the bottom of the group, to Stamford Bridge on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 19:00 local time. Both teams desperately need a positive result, albeit for very ...