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Kalidou Koulibaly, Marc Cucurella, Havertz: Chelsea injury news and return dates after Arsenal

Chelsea suffered yet another defeat under Frank Lampard as the Blues lost 3-1 against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. Lampard was able to welcome Havertz back to the matchday squad with the German forward playing the entire second-half of action.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was hooked off at half-time after having just nine touches on his return to face Arsenal. Chelsea came out of the game without any further injury concerns, but the performance was once again a huge problem for Lampard.

Kalidou Koulibaly and Marc Cucurella missed the clash through injury, whilst Reece James and Mason Mount remain doubts for the rest of the season as Chelsea now have just five games left to play in the Premier League. Here, football.london has the latest on the Chelsea treatment room ahead of their clash with Arsenal.

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Kalidou Koulibaly

Kalidou Koulibaly started in a back three for Chelsea in the first-leg against Real Madrid but, after a lung-busting run to track back and deny Rodrygo a chance, the defender pulled up clutching his hamstring.

What Lampard said: "No, he won't be available for either game," the 41-year-old said in response to Koulibaly's chances of playing in the next two fixtures.

"A hamstring injury, it will be a matter of weeks rather than days. He's a very good, very experienced player. It's a disappointment for him and for us, but opportunity and we carry on without him. Hopefully, he gets fit as quick as he can."

Injury: Hamstring

Expected return date: Bournemouth (A) - May 6

Marc Cucurella

The Spanish defender was ruled out of the game against Brentford late on having not been highlighted before the match as an absentee.

What Lampard said: "We've had some issues. We've lost Mason, now we've lost Cucurella in the short term as well, so we've been working on how we want to play against Brentford."

He added afterwards: "Cucurella is injured. He injured himself in training two days ago. He will be out for a few weeks with a quad injury. Bettinelli injured, recovering. The others, not in the squad."

Injury: Thigh

Expected return date: Unknown

Reece James

In the first-half of the Blues' clash against Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge, James was seen feeling his hamstring. The defender appeared to be struggling for a moment or so but he soldiered on and completed 90 minutes, although the latest update from Lampard was not too positive.

What Lampard said: "Reece James is unavailable, probably for the season. Reece had a hamstring he picked up in the Madrid game, he got through the game but we scanned it the following day."

Injury: Hamstring

Expected return date: Summer

Mason Mount

Mount has suffered with plenty of injuries this season, with an ongoing pelvic issue plaguing him this season. Another setback means that the club's two-time player of the season is set to miss out on another appearance while speculation grows over his future.

Mount posted an update on Instagram, saying: "Had a minor procedure yesterday to sort out a discomfort I had for a while.

"Everything went well and I’m feeling good. Time to rest but can’t wait to get back to training in the coming weeks! Thanks for all your messages of support and a massive thank you to the medical team, doctors and nurses for looking after me."

What Lampard said: "Mason has been carrying this pelvic injury for quite a while, it pre-dates myself. We've been trying and the medical staff have been trying but we've got to the stage now where he'll have a minor surgery. Probably a four-week recovery and we know where that gets us to."

Injury: Pelvis

Expected return date: Summer

Armando Broja

Chelsea have been without Broja for a while now after the striker suffered a knee injury in a mid-season friendly against Aston Villa. The 20-year-old screamed in pain following a collision with Ezri Konsa and he was subsequently stretchered off the field of play.

He looked to be in considerable pain and was seen to be clutching his leg as he was tended to by medical staff. The Albania international had no history of knee injuries and his injury was a major blow.

Broja has been expected to be out for at least the remainder of the season after learning that he needed surgery to fix a ruptured cruciate ligament in his right knee, football.london reported at the time. However, he's recently been pictured back in individual training at Cobham, albeit mostly gym work.

What Lampard said: N/A

Injury: Knee

Expected return date: Summer

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