Premier League Gameweek 32
Apr 12, 2026 4.30pm
Stamford Bridge

Chelsea injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Manchester City: Reece James, Enzo Fernandez latest

Reece James, Enzo Fernandez updates: Chelsea injury, suspension list vs. Man City

Chelsea return to Premier League action on Sunday afternoon when they welcome Manchester City to Stamford Bridge. 

The Blues have won just one of their last six league outings, including back-to-back losses in their last two fixtures, leaving Liam Rosenior's side eager to bounce back with a win against the Citizens.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's injury and suspension news ahead of their clash with Manchester City.


Levi Colwill 

Status: Out

Type of injury: ACL

Possible return date: May 24 (vs. Sunderland)

The defender has missed the entirety of the campaign due to an ACL injury sustained prior to the season's commencement. Colwill has now returned to training, but the defender remains in a battle to feature before the end of the campaign.


Jamie Bynoe-Gittens 

Status: Out

Type of injury: Thigh

Possible return date: May 9 (vs. Liverpool)

Gittens has failed to feature since the end of January due to a recurring hamstring issue, and the winger is looking to return to action in May.


Trevoh Chalobah

Status: Out

Type of injury: Ankle

Possible return date: May 4 (vs. Nottingham Forest)

Chalobah was stretchered off against Paris Saint-Germain in March, and the defender could return to action in early May.


Benoit Badiashile

Status: Doubt

Type of injury: Illness

Possible return date: April 12 (vs. Manchester City)

Badiashile has been absent for several matches due to a virus, but the defender could return against Manchester City.


Filip Jorgensen 

Status: Out

Type of injury: Groin

Possible return date: Unknown

Jorgensen has missed numerous matches due to a groin issue, and after undergoing minor surgery, the goalkeeper is likely to miss out once again on Sunday.


Reece James

Status: Out

Type of injury: Thigh

Possible return date: Unknown

James is dealing with a hamstring injury that he sustained against Newcastle in March, and the defender is unlikely to return to action on Sunday.


CHELSEA SUSPENSION LIST

Mykhaylo Mudryk remains suspended for Chelsea, while Enzo Fernandez has been made unavailable by the club due to comments made on international break.

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