Chelsea Manager Graham Potter Provides Updates on Player Injuries Ahead of West Ham United Clash

Chelsea manager, Graham Potter, has revealed some injury updates ahead of the highly anticipated clash against West Ham United this Saturday. The manager has stated that star player, Raheem Sterling, is highly unlikely to feature in the match due to a knock he sustained during training. This comes as a disappointment for fans as Sterling had been on the brink of a return after missing five matches due to a hamstring injury.

Additionally, Mateo Kovacic is expected to miss out yet again due to a calf issue, marking the third consecutive fixture that he will be absent from the field. On the bright side, Wesley Fofana and Denis Zakaria are back in team training after their respective layoffs. Fofana has been out of action since October due to a knee injury, while Zakaria picked up a quad problem in the match against Fulham on January 12.

There has been speculation surrounding the future of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, with reports of a loan bid from Los Angeles Galaxy. However, Potter has confirmed that Aubameyang remains an option in the squad, and has been training well with the team this week.

The Blues are boosted by the return of Joao Felix, who has served his three-match ban for his dismissal in the match against Fulham last month. If Chelsea manage to secure a third win in their last 13 top-flight fixtures, they will level on points with seventh-placed Brentford in the standings.

In conclusion, Potter’s injury updates have provided a mixed bag of news for Chelsea fans ahead of their clash against West Ham United. While some key players are missing, the return of Fofana and Zakaria, as well as Joao Felix, will bring a much-needed boost to the team.