Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior confirmed that three of his team's defenders, Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah and Levi Colwill, were absent in the 2025/2026 FA Cup quarter-final match against Port Vale at Stamford Bridge Stadium, London, Saturday night WIB.
Quoted from the Chelsea website, the three players are Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah and Levi Colwill.
"James' condition is progressing very well, but he is not ready. Chalobah is also showing very good progress, and it's nice to see Colwill back in full training. However, he still needs a few more weeks to be really ready to play," said Rosenior.
The British man said the exact date of James and Chalobah's return was not certain. He stressed that the Chelsea medical team was working hard so that they could be fit faster.
Rosenior also did not want to give a target time to them so that his players did not feel pressured.
According to Transfermarkt's records, James has missed three matches due to a hamstring injury, as has Chalobah, who has also missed three matches due to an ankle injury. Meanwhile, Colwill has been absent throughout the season due to a knee injury.
However, Rosenior revealed good news with the return of two Chelsea wingers who will be ready to play in the match against Port Vale.
"In addition, we have a fairly fresh squad. Most importantly, Estevao is in good shape, JamieBynoe-Gittens is back, and that is a positive thing ahead of the final phase of the season," said the 41-year-old tactician.
Previously, Estevao had been absent for almost a month due to a hamstring injury he suffered since February 2026. Meanwhile, Gittens also suffered a similar injury and has been absent for almost two months.
This match is an opportunity for The Blues to qualify for the FA Cup semi-finals after last reaching the round in the 2023/2024 season. Unfortunately, at that time they had to lose 0-1 to Manchester City.
Meanwhile, Port Vale's success in reaching the 2025/2026 FA Cup quarter-finals was the first since they last reached that stage in the 1953/1954 season, where they lost 1-2 to West Bromwich Albion.
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