Team news

Team news: Mari, Xhaka, Sokratis and more

Pablo Mari
Pablo Mari

Here's the latest team news update ahead of our Premier League match at Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday:

Calum Chambers

Left knee. Ruptured anterior cruciate ligament of his left knee during Chelsea (h) on December 29. Rehabilitation post-surgical repair continuing and currently progressing well with running and gym work. Will not be available for proposed schedule of remaining 2019/20 matches.

 

Pablo Mari

Left ankle injury sustained during Manchester City (a) on Wednesday. This is a significant injury which is currently undergoing further specialist assessment.

 

Cedric Soares

Facial injury. Successful procedure has taken place further to nasal fracture sustained in training. Aiming to return to full training in the next two weeks.

 

Sokratis

Mild strain to right thigh. Aiming to return to full training in the next two weeks.

 

Lucas Torreira

Right ankle. Sustained fracture to right ankle during Portsmouth (a) on March 2. Progressing well and aiming to return to full training in the next two to three weeks.

 

Granit Xhaka

Right ankle. Sustained sprained ankle during Manchester City (a) on Wednesday. Aiming to return to training in the next two weeks.

 

As part of Premier League protocol, all members of our first team squad and support staff continue to be regularly tested for COVID-19.