Chelsea Confirm Double Injury Blow Ahead of Arsenal Cracker

• Chelsea will miss Carney Chukwuemeka and Trevoh Chalobah when they host Arsenal on Saturday
• The two have been battling injuries with Chukwuemeka injured vs. West Ham United in September
• Chalobah has not played at all for the Blues this season and is still recovering from his thigh injury

Chelsea have been dealt a double injury blow ahead of their Premier League meeting with rivals, Arsenal.

The Blues are scheduled to host the high-flying Gunners on Saturday, October 21, at Stamford Bridge.

Mauricio Pohcettino's charges will head into the clash off a frustrating run of results that has seen them win just three of their last eight opening matches.

The woeful streak of form has them sitting 11th in the Premier League standings with 11 points.

The embattled Londoners will therefore be keen to record a positive result against Arsenal in a bid to get their campaign back on track.

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However, they may have to do this without the services of Carney Chukwuemeka and Trevoh Chalobah. Metro UK reports that the duo is understood to have suffered setbacks in their recovery from injuries.

The development has since been confirmed by Chelsea, who announced now need a further review before they can resume rehabilitation.

"Defender, Trevoh Chalobah and midfielder, Carney Chukwuemeka have both suffered recent setbacks in their bid to return from respective injuries sustained earlier this season," the club said in an official statement.

"The duo will now go under further review before continuing their rehabilitation at Cobham with the club’s medical staff," the statement added.

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Meanwhile, Sports Brief reported that Chelsea boss, Pochettino will be boosted by a return of a star after an injury layoff ahead of their important London derby against Arsenal.

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Reece James was named skipper before the start of the season after the departure of Cesar Azpilicueta, with the Blues stalwart leaving after 11 years to join Atletico Madrid.

Fans were concerned over James' fitness and availability for games when he was announced and that proved true when he was injured against Liverpool in their season opener.