Chelsea have been without Champions League football at Stamford Bridge for a number of seasons now, and are under pressure to deliver it for the upcoming campaign.
Enzo Maresca’s side have fallen out of the top four just weeks after many considered them title contenders, and a dire run of form isn’t showing any signs of stopping at the moment.
The manager needs reinforcements in the January transfer window, however with just a few days left they have so far only recalled Trevoh Chalobah from his loan at Crystal Palace.
The summer signings made by the club have not had the impact they will have desired so far, with one of them already leaving in the case of Renato Veiga.
One player who was signed by the Blues in the last transfer window was Omari Kellyman, brought in for a hefty fee from Aston Villa in a deal that also saw Ian Maatsen go the other way.
In this time, the teenager is yet to feature in a first team squad for the Blues, and will no doubt be looking back at his former side and the successes they are having with envy.
Villa last night confirmed their place in the Round of 16 of the Champions League after finishing in the top eight of the table, meaning big knockout European nights are on their way back to Villa Park.
It was claimed that Kellyman could be leaving on loan this month, with him no doubt desperate for minutes at this stage.
However, it has now been decided it is best he stays at Cobham in order to recover properly from his recent injuries.
Omari Kellyman’s nightmare injury record at Chelsea
Ever since joining the club over the summer, Kellyman has been plagued with injuries that have kept him out of competing.
He has just two appearances in Premier League 2 for the Under 21s this season, and has spent more time on the treatment table than on the pitch.
| Omari Kellyman Chelsea injuries | From | To | Days missed |
| Hamstring injury | August 30, 2024 | October 31, 2024 | 63 days |
| Knee injury | September 1, 2024 | – | 152 days |
Kellyman has already got plenty of competition for a place in the side in his desired position. He believes he plays best as a number 10.
Joao Felix and Christopher Nkunku are finding out right now just how hard it is to displace Cole Palmer from the side, and Kellyman will face the same challenges if he does get himself into the first team picture.
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2025-01-30 18:40:00