Wolves vs Chelsea injury news as 5 players ruled out for Carabao Cup clash
A look at the injury news surrounding Chelsea and Wolves as they prepare to face off in the Carabao Cup.
Chelsea are back in action on Wednesday when they face Wolves in the Carabao Cup last 16 at Molineux. The Blues will be looking to bounce back here after a disappointing last-minute defeat to Sunderland in the Premier League over the weekend.
Wolves were beaten at home by Burnley and are bottom of the Premier League after picking up just two points from their first nine games, failing to win any. Their only success has come in the Carabao Cup so far. Ahead of this one, we have rounded up the latest injury news surrounding both sides.
Leon Chiwome - Out
Chiwome is out long term with a knee injury and it is not clear when he will return to action.
Benoit Badiashile - Out
Badiashile recently suffered a fresh setback. Maresca has said: “Benoit will be out until December. He is injured again with a muscle problem. He was doing fantastic, showing how good he is, and we will wait for him.”
Liam Delap - Fit
Maresca has confirmed that Delap has come through training, and he could play a part here. The striker is ahead of where he was expected to be in his recovery. Delap will likely be on the bench to start.
Cole Palmer - Out
It was hoped Palmer would return after the last international break, but it has since been confirmed that he will be out until some time in November.
Levi Colwill - Out
Colwill has been ruled out for much of the season after an ACL injury. Maresca said shortly after the injury: “He is ok, aware he will be out for a long time. It’s a big loss for us. You know how important Levi has been for us last season and the way we want to play. We have said many times that we are able to create chances and attack if we’re able to build up the right way, and Levi was a huge part of our build-up.”
Dario Essugo - Out
Essugo has undergone surgery and will miss around four months of action. A club statement read: “Medical assessments confirmed surgery would be the required course of action, and Dario will now begin his recovery at Cobham, supported by the club's medical department.” He is expected back near the new year.
Myhailo Mudryk - Out (Suspended and not PL-eligible)
Mudryk remains suspended due to alleged doping. A statement at the time 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.” We do not include Mudryk in the final count due to his ineligibility.
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