Chelsea vs Genk injury news as 3 ruled out and 2 doubts for Conference League clash

Chelsea are preparing to face Genk in the Conference League on Thursday night as they look to begin their European campaign with a bang. Enzo Maresca’s men have been in fine form of late, and they will want to keep up their momentum at Stamford Bridge.

Thursday night’s opponents Genk are atop the Belgian pro League after nine games, winning seven, losing once and drawing once. Here we round up all the latest injury news surrounding both teams.

Reece James - Out

James has a hamstring injury and is recovering slower than expected. Maresca said recently:“His injury is a bit delayed, and the most important thing for him - for any injury - is the player comes back when they are 100 per cent fit.”

Omai Kellyman - Out

Kellyman has confirmed he picked up a long-term injury that will keep him out for around two months.

Sven Kums - Out

Kums has a calf injury and is expected to be out for another week.

Aime Omgba - Doubt

Omgba has picked up a knock and is said to be a doubt here.

Andrew Hjulsager - Doubt

Hjulsager is said to be a doubt here with a muscular complaint.

What Maresca has said

Chelsea boss Maresca has said of Chelsea’s fitness situation: “They are all available unless they have been left out of the [Conference League] squad, plus Reece [James] is not available.

“We try to share minutes with all of them. In this moment, it looks like we have players playing in the Premier League and in the cup competitions, but it is not like this. In this moment it is like this but in general it won't be like this. We try to give all the players the opportunity and against Barrow, they all did a very good game. Hopefully tomorrow we can do the same.”