Updated Aug 4, 2026

Injury Updates & Availability

Can they play? Direct answers on who's available for the next match.

34
Available
1
Minor Doubt
2
Out
37
Squad Total

Current Injuries

Emmanuel Emegha
Forward · #9
Injury
Hamstring
Status
OUT
Return
~2-3 weeks
Available for Fulham?
NO
Details: Sustained hamstring injury during a behind-closed-doors friendly against Bromley in July. Missed the entire pre-season tour of Australia and Asia. Expected to rejoin training in late August.
Geovany Quenda
Winger/Wing-back · New signing
Injury
Minor (unspecified)
Status
DOUBT
Return
Days / 1-2 weeks
Available for Fulham?
MAYBE
Details: Picked up a minor training injury before the pre-season tour. Remained at Cobham for recovery. Could rejoin the squad during pre-season. Previously recovered from a fractured metatarsal last season.
Robert Sanchez
Goalkeeper · #1
Injury
Minor (unspecified)
Status
DOUBT
Return
Days
Available for Fulham?
MAYBE
Details: Described by Alonso as a "minor injury" during the pre-season tour in Australia. Missed the Tottenham friendly. Mike Penders was called up as cover. Expected to be available for the season opener.

Key Players — Can They Play vs Fulham?

Cole Palmer YES
Moises Caicedo YES
Enzo Fernandez YES
Reece James (C) YES
Morgan Rogers YES
Nicolas Jackson YES
Joao Pedro YES
Levi Colwill YES
Wesley Fofana YES
Robert Sanchez MAYBE
Geovany Quenda MAYBE
Emmanuel Emegha NO

Status for Premier League Matchday 1 vs Fulham (Aug 24). Based on pre-season reports as of Aug 4, 2026. Subject to change.

Notable Injury Context (2026-27)

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Emegha's history: Missed 30+ games for Strasbourg last season due to multiple injuries including a muscle fiber tear in his thigh. Chelsea are taking a cautious approach with his recovery.

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Quenda's metatarsal: Spent 4+ months recovering from a fractured metatarsal last season, mostly at Chelsea's Cobham training ground before returning to Sporting.

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Fofana's fitness: Wesley Fofana has had significant injury history in previous seasons but is currently fit and was part of the pre-season tour squad.

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Mudryk return: Mykhailo Mudryk's doping ban was lifted in August 2026. He is available for selection after nearly two years away from competitive action.