https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2021/11/26/ tuchel-press-conference-ahead-of-manchester-united Tuchel updates on Chilwell knee injury, Kante and Lukaku availability and rules one more out for United 26 Nov 2021 Ben Chilwell's knee injury continues to be assessed by the Chelsea medical staff, with Thomas Tuchel indicating today that the defender could be sidelined for at least the next six weeks. https://i.imgur.com/oMG5OOW.jpg The Chelsea head coach was speaking at his customary pre-match press conference via video link from Cobham following our penultimate training session before Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester United. As well as Chilwell, Mateo Kovacic will also miss the Sunday afternoon game and N'Golo Kante is a major doubt, the latter having been forced off before the break in our midweek win against Juventus and the former having missed the past month. 'Ben is out,' stated the boss. 'He has a partial injury of his ACL [anterior cruciate ligament] and the decision is to treat it conservatively. 'The next six weeks will tell the story if he makes it and will be fully available, or if he needs surgery after that.' Pressed on the likelihood of the England international requiring an operation in the new year, Tuchel added that the immediate focus was on managing the issue and the first signs were positive, with the player also remaining in good spirits. 'I only care about the next six weeks,' he said. 'We are positive because the first reaction of his body is good so we hope it stays like this. 'Everybody's focus is on the next six weeks to get him back on the pitch. After all the examinations, it's a very sensible decision so there is no pressure. The decision is made and the next weeks will give the direction. https://i.imgur.com/3MJVvhP.jpg 'There is never a good moment for big injuries or injuries in general but Ben is actually very positive at the moment. I just spoke to him a few minutes ago and his body has responded well to the first treatment and the injury so we have to focus on the positive things.' Tuchel will also have a decision to make with his central midfield selection, ruling Kovacic out and indicating that Kante was unlikely to make it either. 'Kova is still out for the game on Sunday,' he added. 'N'Golo twisted his knee a little bit [against Juventus]. He feels quite better since the game but it seems like he will be out for some days or one week maybe. We have a little hope but it would be almost a miracle if he makes it [to play Man United].' https://i.imgur.com/aHgfQf5.jpg Kante, who scored last time out in the Premier League, is likely to miss our next game against Man United Meanwhile, Romelu Lukaku has been back in team training over the past week but is unlikely to start against his former club. 'If you ask the player, he will say he can start for sure!' added Tuchel. 'But there is a bit of a difference between being ready for training and ready for games, and also between being ready for games and for Premier League games. 'This is another step. We only have three changes so the possibility that he starts is not very high because we cannot be sure what happens in between matches. We have to find the balance between giving minutes but also being competitive for 90 minutes with the guys who play.' -------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2021/11/26/ tuchel-issues-havertz-update-and-talks-lukaku-s-influence Tuchel issues Havertz update and talks Lukaku's huge influence 26 Nov 2021 Thomas Tuchel has confirmed Kai Havertz is fit to play against Manchester United while also praising the 'top professional' that is Romelu Lukaku as he nears a full return to the Chelsea side. https://i.imgur.com/KYkhexK.jpg Havertz was not risked in the midweek win over Juventus after sustaining a minor hamstring injury in the victory over Leicester last weekend, but he has since been declared fit for Sunday's match. When asked in his pre-match press conference if the striker has recovered in time for Sunday, the boss replied: 'Yes, he is fit.' https://i.imgur.com/mLY5eCU.jpg Havertz has four goals so far this season Chelsea are undefeated in all eight games since Lukaku last played for the Blues, and have scored 23 goals since he sustained an ankle injury in the home victory over Malmo in October. Tuchel's side responded superbly to losing both Timo Werner and Lukaku in the same match, and our head coach has praised the positive influence the Belgian has in the dressing room, despite being injured. 'Maybe we shine so bright because Romelu did the hard work before and scored some very decisive goals for us to bring us also in a position from where young players, other players, can take over and step in to show their qualities,' Tuchel said. https://i.imgur.com/tmTO9Is.jpg 'The things he brings when he is in the dressing room, when he is in the building, even when he is injured - everyday he is positive, he is determined and he pushes everybody. 'He is a top a professional and a top striker, he will be super important, he is actually in this moment very important, and I am absolutely happy that we can survive such a strong period without him, Mateo Kovacic, Timo Werner and Christian Pulisic. https://i.imgur.com/Fd4hlac.jpg Tuchel admitted it is unlikely our number nine will start on Sunday 'It shows that we function as a team, that we of course absolutely rely on top-quality players like every team does, but they bring so much more than only their presence on the field. 'We miss all our players when they are injured, we missed Romelu a lot, but we are capable of finding solutions,' admitted the Bavarian. 'This is my job, and the team is doing so well, because Rom is pushing and he is here, he is part of the team. The competition is strong which is a good thing.' --------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://twitter.com/BenChilwell/status/1464280841966739457 上午1:12 · 2021年11月27日 Very frustrating picking up an injury in a moment like this when I am really enjoying my football and playing in this team. I will do everything I can to get back on the pitch as soon as possible. Thank you for all the messages of support. -- Burrell: "If the Gods are fucking you, you find a way to fuck them back. It's Baltimore, gentlemen. The Gods will not save you." - The Wire Season 3 Episode 3 --

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