Chelsea are already dealing with mounting injury problems this early into the season, and have been hit by another lengthy absence.
Mauricio Pochettino has not been dealt the easiest of hands on the fitness front with captain Reece James suffering a hamstring problem on the opening day. Goalscorer Carney Chukwuemeka is another who picked up a problem within the opening two games of the campaign, leading to yet more frustration for Pochettino.
