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Trains Wednesday, clears illness Chukwuemeka (illness) was back in training Wednesday, according to his club.

Impact Chukwuemeka has returned to training this week, clearing the midfielder of his illness and leaving him as an option for the club's next match. However, he is likely to only continue in a reserve role, as he has yet to make his debut in league play this campaign.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Chukwuemeka (illness) is not in the squad to face Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

Impact Chukwuemeka was available for the first time this season mid week against Gent, but has come down with an illness since then to miss out Sunday. The midfielder has yet to appear this season.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Chukwuemeka missed Thursday's clash with Gent due to illness, according to manager Enzo Maresca. "Carney was in the squad [for Gent] but didn't feel well during the night."

Impact Chukwuemeka is in doubt for Sunday's clash, though he's not a contributor in the starting XI, and is merely a depth option. The midfielder has yet to appear in the Premier League this season, and even when fit shouldn't be much of an option. Still he could help fill out the bench if fit for Sunday's clash.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Enzo Maresca told Carney Chukwuemeka to leave Chelsea amid failed attempt to sell despite AC Milan and Barcelona interest | Goal.com US Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca confessed that he wanted Carney Chukwuemeka to leave the club in the summer.

SEPTEMBER 28 • GOAL.COM

Barcelona open talks with Chelsea in shock move for Carney Chukwuemeka as Hansi Flick continues hunt for new midfielder | Goal.com US Barcelona are in talks with Chelsea to sign Carney Chukwuemeka as Hansi Flick look to bolster his midfield.

AUGUST 10 • GOAL.COM

Chelsea say no! AC Milan see bid to reunite Carney Chukwuemeka with Christian Pulisic & Ruben Loftus-Cheek at San Siro rejected | Goal.com US AC Milan have been given bad news in their pursuit of Chelsea youngster Carney Chukwuemeka, according to a report.

JULY 3 • GOAL.COM

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JUNE 29 • GOAL.COM

AC Milan eye move to sign Chelsea youngster Carney Chukwuemeka as Todd Boehly and Enzo Maresca continue squad overhaul | Goal.com US AC Milan are rumoured to be formalising their longstanding interest in Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka.

JUNE 29 • GOAL.COM

Ends year as unused sub Chukwuemeka made just two starts in nine appearances during the 2023/24 season.

Impact Chukwuemeka picked up a major ankle injury that kept him out of action for four months. He also struggled with a knee injury, barely able to make 10 appearances for Chelsea. Since the team signed him to a six year deal, he has been disappointed to say the least, recording only 23 appearances since 2022/23.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Chukwuemeka (knee) is on the bench for Sunday's clash with Bournemouth.

Impact Chukwuemeka is back on the bench for the first time since April after coming back from a knee injury. He was originally a doubt to make it back before the end of the season but in the end he made it at the last possible chance. The midfielder will be focusing on getting fit and competing for a role in the starting XI in the coming offseason.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Still not ready Chukwuemeka (knee) is out for Wednesday's match against Brighton.

Impact Chukwuemeka is still not ready for a return, now missing his fifth straight match despite previous reports of a possible return. he will now hope to be on the team sheet in the season finale on Sunday.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Could return this season Chukwuemeka (knee) could make a return against Brighton on Wednesday, according to manager Mauricio Pochettino. "I think Chilly is really close but not 100% ready to be part of the...

Impact Chukwuemeka has made his return to group training, implying the midfielder may be ready to make a return despite prior reports indicating he won't return until the next campaign. However, he still needs to be assessed and is not set for a return, likely facing a fitness test ahead of the match to decide his availability. He will hope for the sooner return against Brighton on Wednesday, although it is much more likely he won't be ready until the season finale against Bournemouth on Sunday.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

May be done for season Chukwuemeka (knee) has yet to get back on the training field and is still working on a rehabilitation program, according to the club.

Impact Chukwuemeka is still not close to a return, as he may be done for the season after suffering a knee issue last week. Luckily for the club, he has only started in two of his nine appearances, so it should only be a minor loss of depth. This just adds to his brutal season, already having missed 22 matches this campaign due to injury.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee issue Chukwuemeka (knee) will not be an option for Saturday's match against Aston Villa, confirmed manager Mauricio Pochettino. "Carney felt something in his knee, related to his problem...

Impact Chukwuemeka was an unused option against Arsenal, appearing just five times since Feb 4. A serious ankle injury has dropped the midfielder in the depth chart drastically since the start of the season, seeing just two starts in nine appearances in EPL play, keeping him a bench option for the remainder of the campaign.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Getting bench minutes Chukwuemeka has played 35 minutes off the bench the last two matches, accruing one shot and a chance created.

Impact Chukwuemeka is healthy again and will hope to build up a larger role the rest of the season. He missed the majority of the season with a knee injury and has dealt with minor issues since returning in January. If he can stay healthy the final couple months, there's a chance he gets more than minor bench appearances.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Still in rehab process Chukwuemeka is still struggling with an ankle in injury as he continues to work on rehabilitation.

Impact Chukwuemeka returned for a few appearances off the bench, but is still feeling the after affects of his ankle injury. It has not been a season that the midfielder hoped for, having just made six appearances since August. Even if he returns to the team, he is not expected to get many starts until he is fully back to match fitness.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Substitutes on against Leicester Chukwuemeka recorded 12 minutes of play in Sunday's win against Leicester City in the FA Cup.

Impact Chukwuemeka has now gotten time in both of the club's past two matches, as after playing for a minute against Newcastle on Monday, he got on the field for 12 minutes in the FA Cup. With that being said, it appears he has finally overcome all of his injury issues, having missed 21 contests this season due to his problems. The midfielder should now be expected to serve in a rotational role, as he has appeared in every match he has been available for this campaign, getting time in the starting XI here and there but mainly coming off the bench as a substitute.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea 4-2 Leicester: Late Carney Chukwuemeka and Noni Madueke goals put Blues in FA Cup semi-finals Report as two late goals give Chelsea FA Cup victory over Leicester; Marc Cucurella and Cole Palmer put Blues 2-0 up; Axel Disasis own goal...

MARCH 17 • SKY.COM

GOAL | Carney Chukwuemeka | Chelsea 3-2 Leicester City | Quarter-final

MARCH 17 • YOUTUBE

In squad for FA Cup Chukwuemeka (ankle) is in the squad for Sunday's FA Cup Quarterfinal against Leicester City.

Impact Chukwuemeka returned Monday with a minute off the bench against Newcastle and is involved in Sunday's FA Cup squad. The midfielder has not started a match since August during an injury plagued campaign.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle injury Chukwuemeka (ankle) is out for Saturday's clash with Manchester City due to an ankle injury, according to manager Mauricio Pochettino. 'Carney suffered a twisted ankle two days ago...

Impact Chukwuemeka just returned from a long-term knee injury and now immediately finds himself back on the sideline with a fresh ankle issue. The midfielder didn't have any sort of timeline given for his recovery, but there will be concern around a longer-term issue since he was immediately ruled out.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Assists off bench Chukwuemeka assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Wednesday's 4-1 loss versus Liverpool.

Impact Chukwuemeka came off the bench to try and be a second half difference-maker and he did just that. It wasn't enough to start a true comeback but it was still a nice boon for the attacking midfielder. With so many other options for that same position starts could be hard to come by for Chukwuemeka moving forward.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench Chukwuemeka generated one tackle (one won) in Saturday's 1-0 win against Fulham.

Impact Chukwuemeka made his debut back on the pitch for the first time since going down with a knee injury. He was supposed to be a regular started in the attacking midfield, but since Cole Palmer took over, he will likely be used off the bench for the time being.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for Fulham game Chukwuemeka is a substitute option for Saturday's tilt versus Fulham.

Impact Chukwuemeka is available for the first time since late August following a knee injury and a setback and will try to earn his spot in the rotation. He played twice before getting hurt, posting one shot on target, one key pass, and one inaccurate cross.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Facing late fitness test Chukwuemeka (knee) could return for Saturday's clash with Fulham, according to manager Mauricio Pochettino. "and we need to assess if Carney will be available or not,"

Impact Chukwuemeka is finally at the end of a long road to recovery and seems to have a real chance to be called up Saturday. He would likely be on the bench even if fit but coming back from the knee injury straight out of the break is a good sign nonetheless.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

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