Wolves vs Chelsea Premier League Injury Update: Six Ruled Out, Three Doubts

Wolverhampton Wanderers return to Premier League action this weekend with a crucial home fixture against Chelsea at Molineux Stadium. The match comes after Wolves suffered a 2-0 defeat to AFC Bournemouth in their previous outing, leaving them rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table after 24 matches.

The Midlands club currently occupy one of the three relegation spots alongside Burnley and West Ham United. Under manager Rob Edwards, Wolves find themselves 18 points adrift from safety, with Nottingham Forest sitting just above the drop zone in 17th position.

Chelsea's Injury Concerns Ahead of Wolves Trip

Chelsea arrive at Molineux with several key players unavailable for selection. The Blues have made an impressive start under new manager Liam Rosenior, who replaced Enzo Maresca earlier this winter and has settled well into his role at Stamford Bridge.

Confirmed absentees for Chelsea include Dario Essugo, Levi Colwill, Tosin Adarabioyo and Romeo Lavia, though the latter is reportedly nearing a return to action. Rosenior provided an update on Lavia's condition last week, stating: "Romeo is in a really good place, and we just have to make sure this last stage of his rehab is really, really good."

The London club also have three players requiring late fitness assessments. Goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen, who provides backup to first-choice Robert Sanchez, will need evaluation ahead of the match. Wingers Jamie Bynoe-Gittens and Estevao both face checks after sustaining thigh issues, while Mykhailo Mudryk serves a suspension.

Wolves' Injury Situation Before Chelsea Test

Wolves' primary injury concern revolves around defender Toti Gomes, who remains sidelined with a thigh problem. The Portuguese centre-back isn't expected to return until late this month, dealing a significant blow to Edwards' defensive options.

Edwards recently provided this update on Gomes' recovery: "He's still out on the grass working individually. He's probably still around four weeks away from being available for selection. Probably a couple of weeks [until he returns to training]."

Ladislav Krejci missed the Bournemouth match due to illness and remains a doubt for the Chelsea encounter. Before the Cherries fixture, Edwards commented: "The only [new] thing that we've got is Krejci [who] has been struggling with the flu. He is a slight doubt, and we'll see how he reacts."

New Signings Poised for Potential Debuts

Wolves' January transfer business could see two new faces make their debuts against Chelsea. The club secured the services of striker Adam Armstrong from Southampton to strengthen their attacking department, with the forward arriving as a direct replacement for Jorgen Strand Larsen following his deadline-day move to Crystal Palace.

Midfielder Angel Gomes represents another exciting addition, joining from French club Marseille. The former Manchester United player adds valuable competition and depth to Wolves' midfield options, where he will compete with established players like Joao Gomes and Andre for a starting position. Gomes will be eager to demonstrate his capabilities in English football once again.

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