I love how EH just keeps it straight, even when facing a loaded question, such as the injury list. Lots of other managers bemoan having so many players missing and tee it up ready as an excuse for a potentially poor result. But Eddie just says he trusts the full squad and has faith in their ability, including those coming in. No worries. No excuses. Just get on with it. It's so refreshing compared to some of the managers out there who couldn't possibly compete without all of their superstars fully fit.
Wilson having tests on his hamstring today. Decision to be made ahead of the match. Then it's the progress with existing injuries: - Isak recovering well, expected back after international break. - Botman having specialist treatment in NL. No return date. - Barnes making good progress, expected back late December. - Targett juat had op, expected to be out 3 months. - Murphy just had op on his shoulder. Not sure if he mentioned Burn or Anderson? Bruno & Tonali obviously suspended. ToonBoy ill in bed, used up lots of tissues. Will need to catch up on his homework assignment.
So at least for Chelsea we should have Isak and Wilson available, Bruno back, with Barnes and Anderson just about to return. It's a start.
Crazy thing is we are likely to have most back in the new year for the second half of the season and that could have ONLY 20-22 games (if we are out of Europe, make the final of CC and go out first round of the FA). We'll have played 28 games this half of the season with a massive injury crisis.
