Estevao Willian and Jamie Gittens, both wingers for Chelsea, will not participate in the club's FA Cup tie against Wrexham this Saturday. Despite showing progress in training, neither player has recovered sufficiently from their hamstring injuries to be available for selection. Manager Liam Rosenior confirmed this, noting that while there are positive signs, the upcoming match comes too soon for their return.
The FA Cup fixture against Wrexham marks another match missed for Estevao, who has been absent for the last three games, and Gittens. Both players sustained hamstring injuries last month.
Rosenior indicated that Estevao's return to the group is anticipated within the next seven days. There's a suggestion that Gittens might be closer to full fitness, though both will be unavailable for the Wrexham encounter. The club is also monitoring the recovery of Romeo Lavia, who is nearing readiness for his first start since November.
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The upcoming fixture against Wrexham is part of a busy schedule for Chelsea, which includes a UEFA Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday night. Rosenior anticipates making changes to his lineup for the FA Cup match, likely prioritizing rotation given the looming European fixture.
Other players who have been absent include Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella, and Dario Essugo. While Cucurella has returned to action as a substitute, Essugo has resumed training with hopes of a swift return. Estevao's last appearance was in the FA Cup fourth-round win over Hull City. His hamstring issue surfaced prior to a draw against Burnley.
