Chelsea have received multiple injury boosts ahead of their Premier League return, with Joao Pedro, Jamie Gittens and others showing improved fitness.
Chelsea have received encouraging developments on the injury front as the squad prepares for a return to Premier League action, according to a report from Standard Sport. The update comes after concerns emerged over several senior players during the final international break of the year.
Joao Pedro, who had been a doubt, featured in Brazil’s 2-0 win over Senegal and is expected to play in Tuesday’s friendly against Tunisia. Manager Enzo Maresca will be hoping the forward and youngster Estevao Willian remain fit ahead of the weekend fixture against Burnley. Jamie Gittens has also eased fears after limping off during England Under-21 duty; he is now expected to travel for their match against Slovakia.
Cole Palmer is targeting a return for Chelsea’s Champions League clash with Barcelona on November 25. The club hopes he will recover from a recurring groin issue that has troubled him since the Club World Cup, with a cameo against Burnley not entirely ruled out.
Pedro Neto, who suffered a groin injury in Chelsea’s win over Wolves, withdrew from Portugal’s squad following an agreement between the club and the Portuguese Football Federation. The winger is aiming to be fit for the trip to Burnley on November 22.
Enzo Fernandez ruled himself out of Argentina duty due to a knee problem that has persisted for four months, while Romeo Lavia is sidelined for at least a month with a thigh injury. Benoit Badiashile is expected to return in December, Dario Essugo in January, and Levi Colwill in summer 2026.