“He’s out for tomorrow” – Pochettino confirms 2 Chelsea stars will miss Manchester City clash as he provides injury update on 5 players
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed that two players will miss their Premier League clash against Manchester City at the Etihad on Saturday, February 17.
The Blues will face the Cityzens in a huge game for both sides. Manchester City are just two points behind Liverpool in the Premier League title race with a game in hand and will look to keep up the pressure. Meanwhile, Chelsea have won their last two games and will look to continue the momentum ahead of their EFL Cup final against Liverpool on February 25.
However, the west London side will be without veteran defender Thiago Silva and midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka due to their respective injuries. Malo Gusto, Levi Colwill, and Robert Sanchez are fit to face Manchester City though.
Pochettino said in a pre-match press conference (via Football.London):
“Yes, minor injury [to Silva]. He’s out for tomorrow. He’s not available. Afterwards we need to assess him.”They [Gusto and Colwill] are okay. They have recovered well and are available tomorrow. Robert Sanchez is available. Carney Chukwuemeka twisted his ankle two days and is out.”
Chukwuemeka had only recently returned from a knee injury and will hope the latest setback isn’t too serious. He’s contributed one goal and one assist in seven appearances for Chelsea this season.
Meanwhile, Thiago Silva has made 29 appearances across competitions this season and also scored three goals.