Chelsea’s new signing Jamie Gittens suffered an injury setback while playing for England under-21s against the Republic of Ireland. Gittens was forced off the field after a tackle from James McManus, being replaced by Fulham’s Joshua King. Both England under-21 coach Lee Carsley and Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca are monitoring Gittens’ condition closely.
Gittens, who joined Chelsea from Borussia Dortmund for £48.5m, has made 14 appearances this season, scoring once and providing three assists. Maresca has defended his rotation policy amidst criticism, emphasizing the need for managing player workload in a demanding season.
Chelsea currently ranks third in the Premier League and has shown promise in the Champions League. Maresca aims to maintain their form through a challenging series of upcoming matches, including fixtures against Burnley, Barcelona, Arsenal, Leeds, Bournemouth, and Atalanta. Fans can enjoy discounts of up to 70% on football kits and merchandise at Fanatics.
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