Chelsea injury update: Levi Colwill, Reece James and Christopher Nkunku latest news and return dates

The queue into the Chelsea treatment room will be rather shorter during the international break than in previous months at the club.

While a handful of stars remain out, the Blues were able to welcome Ben Chilwell and Benoit Badiashile back from injury for the FA Cup win over Leicester.

A big question mark remains over Levi Colwill, however, with no timeframe put on Reece James’ return.

Christopher Nkunku, Romeo Lavia and Wesley Fofana are among the others still on the sidelines ahead of the visit of Burnley after the international break.

Here is your latest update of Chelsea injury news and return dates…

Levi Colwill

Chelsea have been without Colwill for the last three games after he picked up a toe injury.

A timeframe has not yet been set on the England defender’s return, with the club’s last update stating the continuation of his “rehabilitation programme”.

He will sit out this month’s internationals as fans wait on more detailed news of Colwill’s issue from Chelsea and manager Mauricio Pochettino.

Potential return date: Unknown

Levi Colwill’s return date is not clear (Getty Images)

Reece James

An injury-hit year for James took a turn for the worst in December when he suffered the latest of a long line of hamstring issues.

In a race to play again this season, England boss Gareth Southgate said last week that he “hopes” the right-back gets some game time to put himself in contention for Euro 2024.

But no timeframe has been placed on his return at this point.

Potential return date: Spring 2024

Christopher Nkunku

Pochettino stated at the end of February that Nkunku’s hamstring injury could keep him out for three to four weeks.

Chelsea labelled the Frenchman as “continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme” ahead of the Leicester game.

Potential return date: March/April 2024

Christopher Nkunku’s Chelsea career is yet to get off the ground (REUTERS)

Romeo Lavia

After just one appearance for Chelsea, having battled ankle and fitness issues, Lavia picked up a hamstring injury shortly after Christmas.

Still yet to return to training, the Blues have been eager not to put a return date on their summer signing.

Potential return date: Unknown

Wesley Fofana

Chelsea defender Fofana has missed the entire season after picking up a serious knee injury last summer.

Yet to return to full training, his comeback will be taken gradually to avoid aggravating the issue.

Potential return date: Spring/summer 2024

Wesley Fofana is yet to play this season (Getty Images)

Lesley Ugochukwu

An initial eight-week timeframe was put on Ugochukwu’s return from a hamstring injury suffered in late December.

The Blues have not provided any substantial update on his progress, instead only defining him as “continuing to undergo his rehabilitation programme”.

Potential return date: Unknown

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