Chelsea winger Noni Madueke is expected to be sidelined for an extended period after sustaining a hamstring injury during the team's recent 3-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion. Manager Enzo Maresca confirmed the severity of the injury, stating that Madueke will be unavailable "for a while."
Madueke's injury occurred just 19 minutes into the match, compounding Chelsea's offensive challenges. The team failed to register a single shot on target throughout the game, a shortfall not seen since a 2021 Premier League match against Manchester City. Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma and Yankuba Minteh capitalized on Chelsea's struggles, each contributing to the scoreline and securing a decisive victory for the Seagulls.
This setback adds to Chelsea's growing list of absentees, including forwards Nicolas Jackson, Marc Guiu, and the suspended Mykhailo Mudryk. The club's supporters have expressed frustration over the team's depth and recent performances, intensifying pressure on Maresca and his squad.
Looking ahead, Chelsea faces Aston Villa on February 22, 2025, followed by a home match against Southampton on February 25, 2025. The team will need to adapt swiftly to these challenges to maintain their position in the league standings.
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