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Jamie Gittens Set to Return to Chelsea After Ankle Injury With England U21s

2 weeks ago

Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens is set to return to Stamford Bridge after suffering an apparent ankle injury while on international duty with England Under-21s.Gittens started England's 4-2 victory over Kazakhstan at Molineux on Friday and was a constant threat down the left flank during the opening stages. England's official match report confirmed that the Chelsea winger was forced off injured towards the end of the first half.Gittens Leaves Molineux on CrutchesThe nature and severity of the injury have yet to be officially confirmed, but reports indicate that Gittens suffered an ankle problem and later left Molineux on crutches. The Chelsea winger is now expected to return to his club for further assessment.That will be a concern for Chelsea, particularly given Gittens' difficult start to the new campaign. The 22-year-old had been hoping to build momentum after a disrupted first season in west London.Another Setback for Chelsea WingerGittens arrived at Chelsea looking to establish himself after making the move from Borussia Dortmund, but his first campaign was interrupted by a hamstring injury. According to Chelsea, the winger made 27 appearances in all competitions last season, starting 12 matches, and did not feature after January.He worked extensively during the summer to return in better condition and began the 2026/27 campaign determined to make a greater impact. His latest injury therefore comes at an unfortunate time as he looks to secure a regular role in Chelsea's squad.Chelsea Await Further AssessmentFor now, the focus will be on determining the extent of Gittens' ankle injury. Chelsea will hope the problem is not serious and that the winger can return to action quickly.With the international break providing additional time for assessment and recovery, the club will await further medical information before determining when Gittens can resume training.For a player attempting to establish himself at Chelsea, another spell on the sidelines would represent an unwanted setback. Gittens' immediate priority will now be recovering fully and returning to the pitch as soon as it is safe to do so.

Cole Palmer Set to Withdraw From England Squad for International Break

2 weeks ago

Cole Palmer is set to withdraw from the England squad for the upcoming international break, with workload management and a minor muscle issue understood to be behind the decision. The Chelsea forward had only recently earned a recall to Thomas Tuchel's England squad after missing the 2026 World Cup.Palmer has made an impressive start to the 2026/27 campaign, registering four goals and two assists in seven appearances for Chelsea. He has been one of the key attacking players in Xabi Alonso's side and played the full 90 minutes in Chelsea's recent defeat to Brentford.Palmer's workload raises concernsThe decision comes against the backdrop of Palmer's difficult 2025/26 season, when he struggled with a series of injury problems. The Chelsea star missed 26 matches last season, with a groin problem among the issues that disrupted his campaign. Palmer later explained that he had returned to playing before he was fully ready and said he had been working to prevent similar problems from recurring.Chelsea are therefore understood to be taking a cautious approach. Reports indicate that Palmer has played almost every minute of Chelsea's campaign so far, making the extended international window an opportunity to manage his workload and allow him to recover.The timing is particularly significant because Palmer had been recalled by Tuchel for England's opening UEFA Nations League fixtures. England are scheduled to face Spain at Wembley on September 26, Czechia away on September 29, Croatia in Rijeka on October 3 and Czechia again at Wembley on October 6.Caicedo and João Pedro also miss international dutyPalmer is not the only Chelsea star staying behind during the international break. Moisés Caicedo has been left out of Ecuador's squad while recovering from a muscular injury. Ecuador are scheduled to face South Korea and Japan during the window.Meanwhile, João Pedro has withdrawn from Brazil's squad because of injury. Brazil will face Australia twice before playing India, with Fluminense's Matheus Martinelli called up as his replacement. The Brazilian Football Confederation did not disclose the nature of João Pedro's injury.For Chelsea, the international break therefore provides Palmer, Caicedo and João Pedro with valuable recovery time ahead of a demanding period of the season.