Chelsea is attempting to determine why they have sustained so many injuries this season, according to Mauricio Pochettino.

The lack of players, many of whom were expensively signed during a £1 billion transfer frenzy over the previous two years, has severely hampered the Blues' season.

Chelsea's medical and coaching staff are trying to figure out why the team has sustained so many injuries this season, according to Mauricio Pochettino. Up to 14 players are expected to be out for Thursday's match against Tottenham at Stamford Bridge.
The most recent additions to the roster after Saturday's 2-2 draw with Aston Villa, in which Pochettino was compelled to start five academy graduates who are 20 years of age or younger, are defenders Thiago Silva and Axel Disasi.

Notable absences have included forward Christopher Nkunku, a £52 million summer signing who has only made seven Premier League appearances and who will not be fit to play Spurs despite returning to full training; and £70 million defender Wesley Fofana, who has not played all season after undergoing surgery on an ACL injury.

Romeo Lavia, who cost £58 million to acquire from Southampton, has only made one appearance for the team; Ben Chilwell and Reece James have also spent significant time off the field.

Enzo Fernandez, who signed for a then-record £105 million in January 2023, was officially declared ineligible to return to action this season due to a hernia procedure last week.

Pochettino remarked, "I have to be honest." "All I can say is that, naturally, there are always things we can do better when implementing new procedures and structures. Each of us feels accountable. We're capable of more.

"Too many events have transpired. It's challenging to describe in a single word or statement. Naturally, we are attempting to get better. Our medical and coaching staffs are outstanding. They have prior club management and business expertise.

It is possible for certain situations to arise. We must now, through the end of the season, lay out all the facts and work toward improving for the following one.

We must get better at strategy, dynamics, and communication. anything related to using our knowledge to advance and coordinate more effectively.

After learning on Monday that defender Silva will be leaving the team at the end of the current campaign, after a four-year tenure that saw him make more than 150 appearances, Pochettino paid respect to the departing player.

The 39-year-old, who won the Champions League in his debut season in west London in 2021, has been out of the team lately and may have played his final game for the team following his most recent injury setback.

Pochettino described him as "an amazing guy and amazing professional." "Being a player until almost 40 years old is an incredible career."