Fabrizio Romano presents injury updates for Chelsea versus Man City from his “sources”.

Chelsea is preparing to face Manchester City in a significant Premier League encounter at Stamford Bridge, and Fabrizio Romano has brought some crucial injury updates before the game. Similar to numerous teams this season, Chelsea has grappled with injuries, influencing team selection decisions by Mauricio Pochettino. Players like Carney Chukwuemeka, Ben Chilwell, Trevoh Chalobah, and Romeo Lavia have been notably absent for an extended period. This has forced Armando Broja to contend with recurring injury troubles, leaving Nicolas Jackson to lead the team’s frontline for a significant portion of the season.

Nonetheless, Romano shared optimistic news concerning the summer signing Lavia, who arrived at Chelsea for a substantial fee from Southampton. He highlighted Blues manager Pochettino’s comments on Lavia’s potential return to training and his expected involvement with the team next week.

Squad rotation is expected during the congested Christmas period, and the return of Chelsea captain Reece James has provided a significant boost for the team’s Premier League aspirations. Despite this, James’ request to be omitted from Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions squad could influence future selections for the European Championship next summer.

As the clash against Manchester City approaches, Romano has announced that Christopher Nkunku is expected to miss the match. Despite the setback due to a significant knee issue, there’s hope for Nkunku’s return at the beginning of December. Evaluating Nkunku’s performances in the 2022/23 season, it’s evident he can significantly contribute to Chelsea, given his impressive statistics from the Bundesliga.

For the time being, Chelsea fans will have to wait longer to see Nkunku back in action at Stamford Bridge under Pochettino’s guidance.