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Mason Mount 'hurt badly' - Latest Chelsea injury news after Club World Cup triumph

Chelsea finally won the FIFA Club World Cup on Saturday having previously failed to do so back in 2012 - but it was not all good news for Thomas Tuchel.

Goals from Romelu Lukaku and Kai Havertz were enough to beat Palmeiras 2-1 in the United Arab Emirates, although they did require extra time to clinch the result.

The Blues will return to Premier League action against Crystal Palace next Saturday and Tuchel will be hoping they can carry this form back into the top flight.

However, he will have some fresh injury concerns to contend with and football.london can take you through the latest news.

Mason Mount

Mount suffered a slight knock heading into the Club World Cup against Plymouth Argyle, but managed to return in time for the showpiece event and started the final on Saturday.

However, it did not last long for him, and he was replaced by Christian Pulisic before half-time and Tuchel confirmed that he had badly hurt his ankle.

“He was injured. It was in one of the first actions, he had a run at the back post with Azpilicueta. They fell and his opponent fell on his ankle and he hurt his ligaments badly. So we have to see. It’s an injury," the manager said in his post-match press conference.

"He came to me and said he didn’t feel good, stiff and painful. He didn’t know if he could continue so we took the decision.”

Expected return date: N/A

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Reece James

James travelled to the UAE with his Chelsea team-mates, but Zsolt Low confirmed the defender would not take any part in the tournament as he steps up his recovery from injury.

What has been said: "Reece James, no chance he'll play in the cup. He's in a very good way but will miss still some days, some training sessions. He's here to enjoy the group again."

The defender also commented on his fitness on Thursday afternoon (February 10).

After the west Londoners beat Al Hilal in the semi-final on Wednesday, James was straight back in training as he chases full fitness.

Taking to Instagram, the right-back shared a photograph of him after another difficult workout on his main story, along with the caption: "Another session. One step closer."

Expected return date: N/A

Ruben Loftus-Cheek

The midfielder has been left out of the Chelsea squad for the tournament having picked up a knock ahead of the FA Cup clash with Plymouth.

It was also deemed serious enough to keep him out of the Club World Cup and so he will hope to make his return in the Premier League.

Expected return date: Crystal Palace (A) - February 19

Ben Chilwell

Chilwell’s return is expected to come some considerable time after the rest of his teammates.

After suffering a cruciate ligament injury - and undergoing resultant reconstructive surgery - against Juventus, he is now ruled out until at least the end of the campaign.

Expected return date: 2022/23 season

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