‘He’s sad’… Mauricio Pochettino admits one Chelsea player is really down right now

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There are probably quite a few Chelsea players who are not happy right now and for different reasons.

Christopher Nkunku and Romeo Lavia, for example, have not been able to stay fit all season.

In fact, the latter has made just one appearance this term and will not play again after another injury setback.

Raheem Sterling has not had any serious fitness issues, but he was booed off the pitch by his own supporters in Chelsea‘s FA Cup win against Leicester City just before the international break.

Mauricio Pochettino has now admitted that one of his players is not in the best place at present.

Mauricio Pochettino says one of his players is sad right now

As well as Nkunku and Lavia, the likes of Reece James and Ben Chilwell have also had their injury problems this season.

James is still out after undergoing a hamstring operation, while Chilwell picked up another knock while on international duty with England.

Their seasons are not over yet, though, unlike Lavia, who is really sad at this moment in time, according to Pochettino.

Speaking about the midfielder in his pre-match press conference earlier today, with journalist Ben Jacobs relaying his quotes on X, the Argentine said: “It’s a really difficult situation and he’s sad. He’s only played 30 minutes after joining a new club.

“When the club signed him, he arrived with problems from Southampton, and then when he was ready he suffered a problem in his feet.”

Romeo Lavia’s fitness issues could affect Chelsea’s transfer plans

With Conor Gallagher’s contract running down, Chelsea look prepared to sell him in the summer.

According to journalist Dean Jones, some at Stamford Bridge feel that the club can still get £50m for him despite his contract situation.

However, Gallagher has been so reliable for the Blues this season, missing just one game because of suspension.

With Lavia struggling to stay fit, Chelsea may have to rethink things and do all they can to keep hold of Gallagher.

The club may need to sell to ensure that they do not breach profit and sustainability rules, but they surely must have other players who can be sold before the England international.