Chelsea's Marc Cucurella and Wesley Fofana have been suspended for the upcoming Premier League game against Liverpool following the international break. This comes as a significant blow to the Blues, who are currently performing well in the early part of the season.
Chelsea recently played out a 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest. Despite having a man advantage for 26 minutes, they were unable to secure a win. The match was not without its challenges, with two key players picking up their fifth yellow cards of the top-flight campaign.
Suspension due to yellow cards
Cucurella and Fofana's accumulation of yellow cards has led to their suspension from Chelsea's next game at Anfield. This could potentially impact Chelsea’s performance as they face league leaders Liverpool after the internationals.
Despite these setbacks, Chelsea has exceeded expectations in this early part of the season. They have managed to pick up 14 points from their opening seven games which is commendable considering that they are presently fourth in league standings.
However, with a tougher schedule ahead in coming weeks, it remains crucial for them to maintain this momentum and prove their mettle on field even without some key players.
Injuries update
In addition to suspensions, Noni Madueke and Levi Colwill suffered injuries during their recent Nottingham Forest match. However, there seems to be no cause for alarm as Maresca has revealed that both players should recover soon enough.
The suspension of Cucurella and Fofana presents an added challenge for Chelsea as they prepare for an important game against Liverpool post-international break. However, given their impressive performance so far this season despite adversities suggests that they might still put up a good fight at Anfield.
For sports fans and sports betting enthusiasts alike, this situation presents an interesting dynamic to watch out for in the upcoming matches. It will be intriguing to see how Chelsea navigates through these challenges and continues their journey in the Premier League.
