September 13th 2024.
Chelsea's upcoming match against Bournemouth has been met with some injury concerns, as Enzo Maresca, the club's manager, has confirmed that both Reece James and Malo Gusto will not be able to play due to injuries. However, there is some good news as Romeo Lavia, who has missed the team's last two games due to a hamstring issue, could potentially make an appearance in the Premier League clash.
It has been a challenging start to the season for the club, with Maresca only securing one win in the English top flight since taking over as manager. As they head into this match, Bournemouth sits slightly higher in the table, determined to add to Chelsea's disappointment.
Maresca has had to navigate through a series of injury concerns since taking charge of the team in the summer, with club captain James still recovering from a thigh problem. Gusto, who has been filling in for James at right-back, also sustained a thigh injury during their last game against Crystal Palace and had to withdraw from France's Under-21 squad during the international break. Maresca confirmed that Gusto will not be available for the upcoming match.
Another player who has been struggling with injuries is Romeo Lavia. The midfielder has been sidelined for the team's last two league matches but has been making progress during the international break and could potentially make an appearance against Bournemouth.
Maresca also addressed the highly anticipated debut of Jadon Sancho, who joined Chelsea from Manchester United during the summer transfer window. The manager stated that he will decide on the first XI based on training sessions and that Sancho is exactly what he expected him to be. He also mentioned finding the right moment to give him a chance to play.
Maresca believes that in order to compete with top teams like Manchester City, Arsenal, and Liverpool, the team needs to have a balance between technical skills and physical strength. He is confident that Chelsea has the players to achieve this balance and compete at the highest level.
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