Injury Concerns Mount for Chelsea as Key Players SidelinedInjury Concerns Mount for Chelsea as Key Players Sidelined Chelsea faces a growing injury crisis as several key players have been ruled out of action. The Blues have been hit hard by a spate of injuries in recent weeks, leaving manager Frank Lampard with a depleted squad. One of the biggest blows for Chelsea is the absence of striker Tammy Abraham. The England international has been sidelined with an ankle injury and is expected to be out for at least a month. Abraham has been in impressive form for Chelsea this season, scoring 15 goals in all competitions. Another key player who is missing for Chelsea is midfielder N’Golo Kante. The French World Cup winner has been dealing with a hamstring injury and is unlikely to return before the end of November. Kante is a vital cog in Chelsea’s midfield and his absence will be a major concern for Lampard. Chelsea’s injury woes are compounded by the loss of defender Fikayo Tomori. The 22-year-old has been struggling with a knee injury and is expected to be out for a significant period of time. Tomori has been a regular in Chelsea’s defence this season and his absence will be a blow to the Blues. Other players who are currently sidelined for Chelsea include Christian Pulisic, Callum Hudson-Odoi, and Antonio Rüdiger. Pulisic has been out with a hamstring injury, while Hudson-Odoi is recovering from a shoulder injury. Rüdiger has been struggling with a pelvic problem. The growing injury list at Chelsea is a major concern for Lampard. The Blues are currently in fourth place in the Premier League, but they will need to find a way to cope without their key players if they want to maintain their challenge for the title. Chelsea’s next match is a Champions League clash against Rennes on Wednesday. Lampard will be hoping that some of his injured players can return to action for that game, but it is likely that he will have to field a weakened team.
