The Blues’ Premier League title defence has got off to a shaky start following defeats to Burnley, Manchester City and Crystal Palace in their first eight games.
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The Nigeria international was ruled out of Wednesday’s Uefa Champions League encounter after he suffered a hamstring injury in the Blues 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace over the weekend.
he Belgian striker started for Antonio Conte’s side in yesterday’s defeat at Crystal Palace as summer signing Alvaro Morata is still sidelined with a hamstring injury
In addition to losing 2-1 to bottom-of-the-league Crystal Palace, Chelsea saw the wing-back forced off with an injury
City had lost top spot to local rivals Manchester United earlier in the day, but the victory takes them back to the summit on goal difference as they recorded an eighth consecutive victory across all competitions
The Citizens have started the season in scintillating form by winning eight and drawing one of their first nine games overall, though the gap on Chelsea stands at just three points heading into this heavyweight tussle
The Blues were held to a goalless draw by Arsenal last weekend, but they have won five of their last six in all competitions and boast a good record against their opponents today
In a video footage by Chelsea’s club TV channel, Nigerian international, Victor Moses, N’golo Kante and other top stars stormed Cobham for the morning training session
Moses was unchallenged at wing-back last season, earning 34 league appearances, but now faces a fight from Italy international Zappacosta who arrived from Torino for a reported £23 million, plus add-ons, on transfer deadline day.
The match is schedule for lunch time
The Nigerian missed their 3-2 loss to Burnley last weekend
He has not played for Chelsea since the FA Cup final in May, following which he claims manager Antonio Conte sent him a text, telling him he was not in his plans for the new season.
Moses was ruled out of the game due to a red he picked up in the FA Cup final against Arsenal
Moses enjoyed a regular run in the first team last season under Antonio Conte as his fine performances helped Chelsea to win the Premier League title.
The right wing-back was in the Blues traveling party that departed the Chinese capital on Saturday after a routine win against Arsenal.
Conte said the winger was taken to a hospital for checks and could stay there overnight
The 24-year-old arrived in London on Thursday to undergo a medical with the Blues after an agreement was reached with Madrid earlier this week
The 47-year-old guided the Blues to the Premier League title with a record number of wins in his maiden campaign at the club, while also reaching the final of the FA Cup in May.
A bid of £3 million (N1.2 billion) with add-ons was lodged by Wolves for his service and Chelsea accepted the fee for his transfer as he has no spot in Antonio Conte’s squad for next season campaign.
Omeruo alongside Gary Cahill, David Luiz, Pedro and Willian, Lucas Piazon, Andreas Christensen, Jake Clarke-Salter participated in the session.