Graham Potter’s injury continues with Raheem Sterling becoming one of TEN Chelsea players in the medical room after he suffered a hamstring strain against Man City, while Christian Pulisic’s fitness remains a concern after he picked up a knee injury
Chelsea’s injury crisis deepened with the news that Raheem Sterling suffered a pulled hamstring against Manchester City.
Sterling had a scan yesterday after being taken off in the opening minutes against his former club and joining Chelsea’s list of injured stars.
The total stood at 10 at the end against City with Christian Pulisic also out with a knee injury following a crunching challenge by John Stones, while Mason Mount missed the defeat after picking up an injury in training.
Raheem Sterling (right) pulled a hamstring in Chelsea’s 1-0 defeat to Man City
He becomes one of ten players currently on Graham Potter’s injury list at Stamford Bridge
The defeat made it one Premier League win in eight for Chelsea, who sit 10th and trail fourth-placed Manchester United by 10 points.
Despite Chelsea’s miserable run of form, manager Graham Potter maintains the support of the club’s owners, who view him as a long-term appointment and admit injury problems have hampered his plans for the team since taking over.
Christian Pulisic (left) also left the field against Man City after a crunching tackle from John Stones
N’Golo Kante has been injured since before the World Cup but could sign a contract extension
N’Golo Kante, 31, is one of the big misses — out since August with a hamstring injury — but Chelsea hope he will end doubts about his future by signing a new contract.
Kante’s deal expires this summer and, during his reign, former manager Thomas Tuchel admitted the Frenchman’s injury problems had to be a factor.
But talks have continued and are progressing towards Kante signing an extension.
Riyad Mahrez (right) scored to give City a 1-0 win over Chelsea, putting them 10th in the table
