Chelsea dealt fresh injury blow as latest setback has unexpected Maresca impact

Chelsea’s Boxing Day defeat to Fulham was compounded by injuries to Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Noni Madueke. Dewsbury-Hall’s absence was due to injury, while Madueke was left out for technical reasons. The duo’s absence, along with several other injuries, left Chelsea struggling for options. Despite an early lead, Fulham mounted a late comeback, with impact substitutions proving decisive. The loss has highlighted the need for Chelsea to rotate their squad and maintain fitness levels.

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