Sanchez, Garnacho, Neto – Chelsea injury news and return dates for Liverpool clash

Chelsea face Liverpool in the Premier League this weekend and will have several players unavailable due to injury

Chelsea will have several players on the sidelines when they face Liverpool in the Premier League this weekend. The Blues go into the game looking to end a six-game losing streak in the top flight, having been beaten 3-1 by Nottingham Forest on Monday afternoon.

That run of form has seen Chelsea fall to ninth place in the Premier League table and have seen their chances of qualifying for the Champions League extinguished.

Calum McFarlane remains in caretaker charge of Chelsea until the end of the season, and will be mindful of the FA Cup final against Manchester City later this month.

On the Premier League front, Chelsea will be looking to get as many points as they can in the final weeks of the season to try to climb the table and qualify for Europe based on their league position.

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However, when the Blues travel to face Liverpool, they will have some players on the sidelines through injury.

Here, football.london takes a look at Chelsea’s current injury list and potential return dates ahead of the clash against Liverpool…

Robert Sanchez

Robert Sanchez was withdrawn during Chelsea’s defeat to Nottingham Forest with a head injury.

Calum McFarlane confirmed that the Blues goalkeeper will not be available to return to face Liverpool on Saturday.

“Rob is also not going to be available after the injury that he sustained,” McFarlane said.

Potential return date: Unknown.

Reece James

Reece James has been recovering from a hamstring injury in recent weeks, but was fit enough to be named on the bench for the defeat to Forest.

The Chelsea captain was an unused substitute at Stamford Bridge and will have hopes of getting minutes under his belt in the clash against Liverpool this weekend.

Potential return date: Liverpool (A) – Saturday, May 9 – Premier League.

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Estevao Willian

Estevao Willian suffered a hamstring injury during Chelsea’s defeat to Manchester United last month, with reports suggesting that the forward will miss the rest of the season.

There have been reports that Estevao could be in danger of missing the World Cup this summer for Brazil, with an exact timeframe on a return yet to be established.

Potential return date: Unknown.

Alejandro Garnacho

Alejandro Garnacho is currently sidelined with a knock that is expected to rule the forward out of the clash against Liverpool this weekend.

The Argentina international is dealing with a muscle injury, with McFarlane stating that he does not expect him to be available for the trip to Anfield.

“Neto and Garnacho are carrying knocks, so it’s looking unlikely that they’re going to be available,” McFarlane said.

Potential return date: Manchester City (N) – Saturday, May 16 – FA Cup final.

Pedro Neto

Pedro Neto is also expected to miss Chelsea’s clash against Liverpool with a muscle injury and it’s unclear when the forward will return for the Blues.

“Neto and Garnacho are carrying knocks, so it’s looking unlikely that they’re going to be available,” McFarlane said.

Potential return date: Manchester City (N) – Saturday, May 16 – FA Cup final.

Jamie Gittens

Jamie Gittens has been dealing with a hamstring injury over the last few weeks and is still not expected to return for Chelsea’s trip to Merseyside this weekend.

Potential return date: Unknown.

Jesse Derry

Jesse Derry was carried off the pitch on a stretcher during Chelsea’s defeat to Forest with a head injury, which led to the forward being taken to hospital as a precaution.

“Chelsea FC can confirm Jesse Derry has been taken to hospital as a precaution following his first-half substitution during today’s Premier League game against Nottingham Forest,” Chelsea’s statement read after the defeat to Forest.

“Jesse is conscious, talking and undergoing precautionary checks. We wish him a speedy recovery and thank the medical staff for their swift response.”

Potential return date: Unknown.