Chelsea has faced a significant setback, with injuries costing the club a staggering £400 million.

The midfield has been particularly hard-hit, compounding the challenges faced by the team. Even summer signing Romeo Lavia, who is just 19 years old, has been sidelined, casting doubt on his potential return due to an ankle issue, and he has yet to make his debut for the Blues.

Another promising young talent, Carney Chukwuemeka, enjoyed a strong start to the season but has been out of action for a month. Fortunately, there is hope for his return in a few weeks.

Noni Madueke is on the road to recovery and could make his comeback soon after returning from the England U21 squad with a minor muscle problem. However, the news isn’t as positive for Christopher Nkunku, who may remain sidelined until Christmas following knee surgery.

Wesley Fofana is facing a lengthy absence due to a knee injury, and there are concerns he might miss the entire season. The £70 million signing has had limited appearances for Chelsea since joining last year, largely due to injury woes.

Injuries to Benoit Badiashile and Trevoh Chalobah have further depleted the defensive options, leaving manager Mauricio Pochettino with limited choices, especially when Marc Cucurella is also unavailable due to illness.

On a brighter note, Armando Broja is on the verge of returning, although Chelsea will exercise caution during his recovery process from a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.