Chelsea vs Newcastle United early injury news as 7 ruled out and 1 doubt
A look at the injury news surrounding Chelsea and Newcastle United ahead of their Premier League clash.
Chelsea are back in Premier League this weekend after FA Cup and Champions League action across the last week or so. The Blues picked up a big win over Aston Villa in their last league outing, and they will be looking to keep up their top four chase here.
Newcastle arrive having crashed out of the FA Cup and conceded a late leveller against Barcelona in the Champions League. The Magpies are scrapping for a Conference League spot currently. Here we round up the latest injury news surrounding both sides.
Emil Krafth - Out
Krafth is out for the season after having a knee surgery.
Bruno Guimaraes - Out
Guimaraes is going to be out until some time in April with a hamstring issue.
Fabian Schar - Out
Schar had surgery in the winter and won’t be back until some time in April.
Lewis Miley - Out
Howe said recently: “Lewis isn't there yet and will not make the next couple of games.” Miley will be another week or so.
Jamie Bynoe-Gittens - Doubt
Rosenior has said: “Jamie is back. We’re working really well in terms of our injury load, and that has to continue.” There is a chance the winger can return here.
Estevao Willian - Out
Rosenior has said: “He's back on the [training] pitch, but he's not ready for this one. We need to be really, really careful, given it was a hamstring injury. He just needs to clear a few more markers before we put him back in.” It’s very likely this one will come a little too soon.
Dario Essugo - Out
Rosenior has said: “Dario is back on the training pitch as well. Hopefully, we can get all these players fit and on the pitch before the end of the season.”
Levi Colwill - Out
In his latest update, Rosenior has said: “If you look at our squad now, Levi is back in modified training.” The defender is on course to return this season.
Mykhailo Mudryk - Out (Suspended)
Mudryk is suspended. A club statement in the summer read: “We can confirm that Mykhailo Mudryk has been charged with Anti-Doping Rule Violations alleging the presence and/or use of a prohibited substance, in terms of Regulations 3 and 4 of The FA's Anti-Doping Regulations. As this is an ongoing case, we are not in a position to comment further at this time.” Mudryk is not included in the final count due to the nature of his absence.