Mueez Ajao
– Chelsea’s Edouard Mendy has had surgery on a fractured finger he suffered in training this week.
Edouard Mendy has undergone an operation on a fractured finger sustained in training this week.
Come back stronger, Edou! 💪 pic.twitter.com/cyRNdVl1vc
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 7, 2023
– The Senegal keeper, 30, has not played for the Blues since returning from the World Cup because of a shoulder injury he suffered in Qatar where they lost in the last 16 to England.
– Spain’s Kepa Arrizabalaga has deputised for Chelsea’s past three games.
Also Read: Impact subs Grealish and Mahrez seals win for City at Stamford Bridge
– Chelsea are 10th in the Premier League after Thursday’s 1-0 loss to Manchester City.
– They face City again in the FA Cup third round on Sunday at 16:30 GMT.