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Chelsea, the opponent of "Qarabagh" club from Aghdam in the Champions League group stage, is experiencing an injury crisis.
Idman.biz reports that the captain of the London representative, Reece James, left the England national team training camp early due to an injury he sustained in the game against Liverpool. After a medical examination, it was decided not to risk his health.
It should be noted that the head coach of the England national team, Thomas Tuchel, called R. James for the World Cup qualifying matches against Wales and Latvia. However, now he will be replaced by Manchester City's 20-year-old defender Niko O'Reilly. This will be a debut in the main national team for this young football player.
The official statement of the English Football Federation stated that James suffered the injury while playing for Chelsea and it was decided, after consulting with the national team's medical staff, that he would miss the October games.
"Injury trouble" has been haunting the captain for a long time. He missed more than 40 games last season due to surgery on his hamstring, and was only able to return to the field at the end of the spring. The football player, who has been trying to restore his optimal form since the beginning of the new season, has been forced to take another break due to another injury.
Thus, the injury situation at Chelsea has already reached a critical level. In addition to James, Kouel Palmer, Levi Colville, Benua Badyashil, Trevo Chaloba and Wesley Fofana are also out of the squad. Head coach Enzo Maresca faces serious difficulties in completing the squad.
The London club will play its next game against Nottingham Forest on October 18. The team hopes to get at least a few key players back in time for that game.
It should be reminded that the match between "Qarabagh" of Aghdam and "Chelsea" in the group stage of the Champions League will be held in Baku on November 5. It is not yet known which of the injured players will return to the squad by this match.
Teymur Tushiyev
