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Chelsea injury update: Malo Gusto and Marc Guiu latest news and return dates

Comeback: Malo Gusto - (Getty Images)

Chelsea head into a Conference League semi-final with further good news on the injury front.

Romeo Lavia was a surprise starter in the win over Everton at the weekend, completing over an hour before being replaced by Reece James.

It further reduces the Blues’ injury list ahead of their European test and with bigger challenges in the race to qualify for the Conference League ahead of them.

WIth that in mind, here is the latest Chelsea injury news...

Malo Gusto

Malo Gusto was absent for the win over Everton, having been forced off during the victory at Fulham the week prior, but Enzo Maresca is confident the right-back will not be sidelined for long.

"Malo is injured, but it does not look like an important injury," Maresca told reporters on Friday.

"He's already running and doing things outside, but he won't be available for tomorrow. Hopefully, he can be available for the next one."

Potential return date: Djurgarden (a) on Thursday, May 1, 2025

Marc Guiu

Spanish striker Marc Guiu was injured on transfer deadline day in January, pulling his groin as he stretched to control a ball in Chelsea’s 2-1 league win over West Ham.

Earlier this month, Maresca confirmed he is progressing well in his recovery and speaking to reporters last week the manager outlined a revised timeline for a return.

“[Guiu] is close. Hopefully, it can be one week, two weeks, and he can be with us for the final part of the season."

Potential return date: May 2025

Marc Guiu is nearing a return (Getty Images)

Wesley Fofana

The best Wesley Fofana can hope for this season is to return in time for the Club World Cup, though that may even be a stretch.

The Frenchman underwent surgery in early April on a hamstring injury, which Chelsea said in a club statement was required. He is undergoing rehabilitation at the Cobham training ground.

Potential return date: Summer 2025

Omari Kellyman

Omari Kellyman is yet to get going at Chelsea after signing from Aston Villa in September.

He has made just three appearances in PL2 since suffering a severe hamstring injury shortly after arriving at the club.

The midfielder posted a picture on Instagram in March of himself in a hospital bed, writing in the caption that he had undergone a successful surgery, and is not expected to feature again this season.

Potential return date: Summer 2025

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