Jamie Gittens
CHEEngland
Right
Aug 8, 2004
21
5'10"
154 lb
LW
RW
One-v-One Creator
ChelseaSuffers hamstring injury
Gittens was not an option for Saturday's 7-0 win over Port Vale due to a hamstring injury, according to manager Liam Rosenior. "Unfortunately, Jamie, in training yesterday, picked up what looks like a hamstring injury again. We have to scan him and make sure. It's a real shame for him; I think it's the third time it's happened. We need to help him, and we need to make sure he's okay. I can't give you a time frame on that at the moment."
Analysis: Gittens was expected to be an option for Saturday's FA Cup match after shaking off a hamstring injury, but has instead suffered a setback, with the forward injured during Friday's training. This will leave the forward out for another week at least, as the club is set to go through some scans and take the return cautiously after his recent setback. However, this remains a brutal spell for the player, having not played since January due to injury.
Available against Port Vale
Gittens (hamstring) returned to full training and is available for Saturday's clash against Port Vale in the FA Cup, according to coach Liam Rosenior. "Jamie is back and that's really positive in terms of going into the run-in [of the end of the season].
Analysis: Gittens has been sidelined for two months with a hamstring injury, but getting back into full team training sessions puts him right back in contention for the final stretch of the season. The attacker will slot back into a rotational role behind Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer and Alejandro Garnacho in the pecking order, but his return adds valuable depth to Chelsea's attacking options as the club pushes through the final weeks of the campaign.
Back in gym
Gittens (hamstring) has returned to gym work while he continues to make progress on his injury recovery, Jack Drury of The Chelsea Chronicle reported Friday.
Analysis: Gittens is getting closer to his return to the field after spending two months on the sidelines. The attacker's potential comeback for the final stretch of the season will give Chelsea a variety of alternatives on the wings, although Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer and Alejandro Garnacho might remain ahead of him in the contention for playing time when all of them are available.
Remains out Saturday
Gittens (hamstring) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Everton.
Analysis: Gittens is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Everton due to a hamstring injury. The forward has yet to fully shake the issue and remains unavailable, though his absence should have a limited impact on the starting XI, having made just nine starts in 21 appearances across all competitions while recording three assists.
Remains doubtful
Gittens (hamstring) remains a doubt for Saturday's clash against Everton, according to Dom Smith from The Standard.
Analysis: Gittens hit a setback in his recovery from the hamstring injury that has kept him out since late January and remains a doubt for Saturday's matchup against Everton. The forward likely went through additional testing but wasn't mentioned by coach Liam Rosenior during the press conference. That said, if he ends up missing more time to fully shake the issue, his absence should have only a limited impact on the starting XI since he has made just nine starts in 21 appearances across all competitions this season, failing to score while chipping in three assists.
Needs to be assessed
Gittens (hamstring) was expected to return for Saturday's clash against Newcastle United but felt his injury in the last team training session and needs to be assessed moving forward, according to coach Liam Rosenior. "Jamie was due back on the bench today but felt his hamstring late after training yesterday, so we're just checking up on him."
Analysis: Gittens may have suffered another setback with his hamstring during Friday's team training session after feeling it late and ultimately missing Saturday's clash against the Magpies. This is a tough blow for the Blues since he had been expected to make the bench and return after roughly a month and a half on the sidelines. Gittens has mostly been used as a bench option for the Blues this season, so his absence should have only a limited impact on the starting XI, though the winger could now be facing a few more weeks out.
Ruled out Saturday
Gittens (hamstring) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Newcastle United.
Analysis: Gittens will miss Saturday's clash against Newcastle United as he continues his recovery after an injury that has already kept him out for the last eight matches. The winger had been close to returning earlier in the week but is not yet ready for match action. Even once fully fit, he is likely to remain more of a depth option, having started only five of his 16 league appearances this season.
Should be option Saturday
Gittens (hamstring) is an option for Saturday's match against Newcastle, according to manager Liam Rosenior. "Jamie is back involved, which is great news."
Analysis: Gittens was supposed to be an option for Sunday's UCL action, but that came soon, leaving him to instead be set to play against Neecaslte on Saturday. This is a solid addition back for the club, with the winger missing their past eight games. However, he is likely to serve more of a depth option, only starting in five of his 16 league appearances this season.
Missing Wednesday
Gittens (hamstring) is not on the team sheet for Wednesday's match against PSG.
Analysis: Gittens was expected to be an option Wednesday but is still missing, as the forward appears to need another few days to rest. However, there is a chance he was just not a preferred option for the match and left on the sidelines, hopefully seeing the team sheet against Newcastle on Saturday.
Back for UCL
Gittens (hamstring) "is back" with the team ahead of Wednesday's UEFA Champions League visit to Paris Saint-Germain, coach Liam Rosenior confirmed Tuesday.
Analysis: Gittens has recovered from an injury that has prevented him from playing since Jan. 31, so he'll be expected to add an attacking option soon in the contention with Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer and Alejandro Garnacho. While he may be used as a substitute in upcoming contests, Gittens will look to increase his season totals of one goal and five assists in 27 appearances across all competitions.
Close to a return
Gittens (hamstring) is nearing a return to play within the next week or two, according to manager Liam Rosenior. "Elsewhere, Jamie is getting really close [to a return], and he had a really positive scan. We hope that he can be back with the group within the next seven days or so."
Analysis: Gittens is still working on his return but is closest to being an option he has been since the injury, with the forward set to train with the group in the next seven days. This should then lead to a return near next weekend, either against Newcastle on March 14 or against PSG on March 17. With five starts in 16 appearances this season, he will likely see the bench first once fit.
In rehab, not an option
Gittens (hamstring) is still progressing through his injury and is not an option for Wednesday's match against Aston Villa, according to manager Liam Rosenior.
Analysis: Gittens will continue his time on the sidelines as he recovers from a hamstring injury, with the forward progressing through rehabilitation but not yet an option. This still leaves the forward with a bit of an unknown return date, with it unlikely he returns during the busy week. They will at least hope to have him for their UCL knockout games against PSG, giving them the depth they will need to take down last year's champions.
Progressing well, not ready yet
Gittens (hamstring) won't be available to face Arsenal on Sunday but is trending in the right direction, manager Liam Rosenior told media during Friday's pre-match press conference. "Gittens is progressing really well in terms of his rehab."
Analysis: Gittens is working his way back from a hamstring injury sustained in early February, and while he's trending in the right direction, this game will come too soon for him. The winger is a depth option in the attack for Chelsea, however, so he's not likely to have a big role once he's ready to return.
Suffers hamstring tear
Gittens (hamstring) is ruled out for the time being due to hamstring injury, said coach Liam Rosenior in the press conference. "With Jamie Gittens, unfortunately it's looking a little more long-term for him. He's got a tear in his hamstring which is a real shame for him and he will be a big miss for us. I've not had the chance to work with him for long but I know about his career and what an outstanding player he is, so it's a big loss. It's too early to say how long he will be out for right now."
Analysis: Gittens is ruled out for the time being due to a hamstring injury sustained against West Ham United last weekend. The winger has mainly operated as a substitute, having started just five of his 16 Premier League appearances this season.
Late call for Carabao Cup
Gittens has suffered a hamstring injury and is a late call for Tuesday's match against Arsenal, according to manager Liam Rosenior. "Jamie unfortunately felt his hamstring, I don't know the extent of the injury. It's a real shame for him because I wanted to give him a start, and I wanted him to show what he could do. So, for him to come off after 25 minutes is disappointing for him, and hopefully it's not too bad."
Analysis: Gittens has reached his diagnosis after exiting the field early Saturday, with the forward dealt a hamstring injury that will be something to monitor. They are yet to rule the winger out, leaving him to be a late call for Tuesday's Carabao Cup match. If the attacker does return in their comng match, more than a rotational spot shouldn't be expcted, with only five starts in 16 appearances this season.
Forced off Saturday
Gittens was forced off in the 26th minute of Saturday's match against West Ham United due to an apparent injury, the club posted.
Analysis: Gittens was forced off in the 26th minute of Saturday's match against West Ham United due to an apparent injury. The winger had benefited from Estevao's absence for personal reasons to earn minutes, but his injury could open the door for Pedro Neto to take over on the right wing until either returns. The Englishman is expected to undergo further tests to determine the extent of the injury.
Picked for bench
Gittens (illness) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Pafos.
Analysis: Gittens was training this week, and that led to his return, with the forward now on the bench. With only seven starts in 19 appearances this season, a rotational option will likely remain, yet to bag a goal this campaign.
Training again Tuesday
Gittens (illness) was spotted in team training on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash againt Pafos, according to Bobby Vincent from Football London.
Analysis: Gittens was absent from the previous match due to illness but returned to full training with the squad on Tuesday, indicating he should be available again for Wednesday's Champions League meeting with Pafos. The winger has largely featured as a substitute for the Blues this season, and his role is not expected to change under new coach Liam Rosenior going forward.
Still dealing with illness
Gittens (illness) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Brentford.
Analysis: Gittens misses the squad for Saturday's clash against Brentford as he continues to deal with an illness. His absence does not significantly affect the starting XI since he has largely been a bench option this season. He will now hope to recover in time for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Pafos.
Still dealing with illness
Gittens (illness) remains a doubt for Saturday's clash against Brentford, coach Liam Rosenior said in the press conference. "As is Jamie [still at home at the moment recovering]."
Analysis: Gittens is still dealing with an illness and could miss Saturday's clash against Brentford. The winger will hope to recover fully for Wednesday's clash against Pafos in the Champions League, although his absence isn't impacting much the starting XI since he has been mainly a bench option this season and this is unlikely to change under new coach Liam Rosenior.
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