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Chelsea winger looks like a transfer flop before he’s even made 15 starts

Jamie Gittens is out once again, and his prospects at Chelsea feel like they’re dwindling fast after yet another disappointing injury. If you enjoy Talk…

By Will Faulks · Talk Chelsea

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 2:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Talk Chelsea's Will Faulks argues Jamie Gittens looks like a flop due to persistent injuries limiting his Chelsea career.
Manager Xabi Alonso confirmed Gittens is ruled out until after the November international break.
Gittens has made only 13 starts for Chelsea in all competitions and played just 56 minutes this season.

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Talk Chelsea writer Will Faulks argues that Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens looks like a transfer flop amid persistent injury troubles. Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso confirmed that Gittens will remain sidelined until after the November international break, ruling him out of an EFL Cup clash against Liverpool.

Faulks highlights that Gittens has made only 13 starts in all competitions since joining Chelsea, managing just 56 minutes this season. With competitors like Geovany Quenda gaining ground, the writer notes Gittens faces a difficult battle to earn a place even when fit.

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