Calum McFarlane issues worrying Chelsea injury update ahead of Liverpool tie

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Speaking ahead of the game, Chelsea interim head coach Calum McFarlane provided an update on his squad.McFarlane confirmed that Reece James and Levi Colwill could both be in contention to start against Arne Slot’s side after Colwill recently returned from injury.However, Jesse Derry and Robert Sanchez will miss out following head injuries sustained against Forest. Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho are also doubts for Saturday’s clash at Anfield.“We’ve got a few lads returning,” McFarlane told the gathered media at Cobham.

McFarlane added: “The early signs with Jesse are very positive and I spoke to his dad [Shaun] after the Forest game. I also spoke with his family yesterday.

I don’t have all the details but all the early signs are really positive.“Jesse won’t be available for us now until the end of the season, which is an abrupt end for him, but he showed in that first half what he can bring to the team.“Of course, it’s disappointing for him [to see his season end] but as long as he’s healthy, that’s all that matters. I’ve worked a lot with him in the Academy and I know how talented he is.” Calum McFarlane Chelsea