Chelsea supervisor Graham Potter has issued updates on the supply of Hakim Ziyech, Mateo Kovacic and Edouard Mendy.
- All three gamers lacking towards Bournemouth
- Kovacic, Ziyech accessible after World Cup exploits
- Mendy lacking on account of shoulder downside
WHAT HAPPENED? All three gamers have been absent from Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over Bournemouth on their Premier League return. Kovacic and Ziyech have been in restoration having represented Croatia and Morocco, respectively, within the World Cup third-place play-off in Qatar, whereas Mendy had a shoulder challenge. Potter confirmed that the Senegal shot stopper wouldn’t be accessible for Forest both, however his two World Cup stars could be match to return to motion.
WHAT THEY SAID: “Each of these guys [Kovacic and Ziyech] will probably be again,” Potter revealed in a press convention. “Mendy we’re not positive, we’ll need to see within the subsequent few days. He has an issue along with his bone [around his shoulder] that he picked up on the World Cup. He should want a little bit of time.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Mendy’s woes may not solely maintain out of motion for Chelsea, however may additionally rule out a possible transfer to AC Milan, who have been linked with the ‘keeper as a substitute for their very own injured shot stopper Mike Maignan. Kovacic may enter the fray nearly instantly towards Forest, given the Blues’ shortage in midfield, in the meantime Ziyech will probably be hoping for improved recreation time below Potter after his spectacular performances for Morocco in Qatar.
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WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA? Potter’s aspect journey to Forest on Sunday understanding any type of slip up may harm their prime 4 hopes even at this early stage. Chelsea presently sit in eighth, six factors off the Champions League locations with a recreation in hand.