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Chelsea attacker picks up another injury as nightmare 12 months continues

Emmanuel Emegha is out with yet another injury – his Chelsea debut won’t be until November at the earliest, it seems. If you enjoy Talk…

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 1:27 PM
Chelsea attacker picks up another injury as nightmare 12 months continues
Key Things to Know
  • Chelsea striker Emmanuel Emegha has suffered another fitness issue and remains unavailable for selection.
  • Manager Xabi Alonso confirmed Emegha felt a problem during training but should resume training next week.
  • Emegha has not played a single minute this season due to a hamstring problem.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Chelsea forward Emmanuel Emegha has suffered another injury setback after feeling an issue in training. Manager Xabi Alonso confirmed that the striker remains unfit to play this week but is expected to return to training next week. Emegha has yet to play a minute of first-team football this season following an ongoing hamstring injury.

The setback adds to a challenging 12-month stretch for Emegha, who made only a handful of appearances last year after agreeing to join Chelsea from Strasbourg. Elsewhere at the club, Alonso confirmed that defender Reece James will miss approximately three months following minor knee surgery.

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