Chelsea: The 9 Players Currently Injured as Mudryk Joins List

• Chelsea currently have nine players out injured just two games into the new season
• Mykhailo Mudryk is the latest addition to that list, dealing Mauricio Pochettino a massive blow
• The Blues are scheduled to play Luton Town in their next Premier League fixture

Mykhailo Mudryk has joined the growing list of Chelsea stars currently sidelined just two games into the new season.

The Blues confirmed on Thursday that the winger will be unavailable ahead of their Premier League clash against Luton Town, which is scheduled for Friday night.

In a statement shared by the club ahead of the fixture, Chelsea disclosed that Mudryk will play no role in the tie as he is starting rehabilitation, having undergone assessments on an injury sustained in training this week.

The Ukrainian had featured in two of the club's opening fixtures of the new campaign against Liverpool and West Ham United.

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The youngster came on as a substitute as the west Londoners went on to suffer a 3-1 humiliating defeat against the Hammers.

According to The Sun, it is not known what injury Mudryk has suffered or how long he will be out for.

Chelsea's injury list

Mudryk's injury brought Chelsea's number of injured players to nine, with several others currently on the treatment table.

Captain Reece James and Christopher Nkunku headline the long list of sidelined players.

James recently picked up a hamstring injury, which will keep him on the sidelines for a few weeks.

Nkunku, meanwhile, will have to wait until Christmas before he can return to action as he has a knee issue.

Benoit Badiashile, Marcus Bettinelli, Armando Broja, and Trevoh Chalobah are also out of action with different injuries.

Others include Wesley Fofana and Carney Chukwuemeka, who netted the Blues' goal against West Ham.

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Chelsea's growing injury list comes at a time when Mauricio Pochettino is desperate to get their campaign back on track after a difficult start to the season that has seen them pick up just one point.

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The Blues are keen to strengthen their attack before the close of the summer transfer window after they lost Christopher Nkunku to a knee injury.

However, they will have to contend with competition from London rivals Fulham and French side Monaco, who are understood to be keeping tabs on the player.

Arsenal, meanwhile, are believed to be prepared to lower their asking price of above £40m in order to ship out the United States international.