Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen is confident of recovering from a concussion in Thursday's Conference League match, according to a report.
Chelsea Goalie Philip Jorgensen He is expected to recover from the head injury he suffered on Thursday. conference league conflict with PanathinayakasAccording to a report.
The Danish under-21 international, a summer signing from La Liga giants Villarreal, There was fear of international duty. Earlier this month, it was a 2-0 win against Iceland.
Jorgensen's problem caused him to miss weekends 2-1 defeat against Liverpool In the Premier League, where Marco Pettinelli Instead he went to the bench Roberto Sanchezbackup of .
Sanchez or Lucas Bergstrom Jorgensen started Chelsea's Conference League qualifying victory over Servette. 4-2 victory over Gent In the league phase.
However, the daily mail The Scandinavian says he hopes to return for the clash with Panathinaikos, where he should replace Sánchez between the sticks.
Jorgensen “shows no ill effects” after head injury
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Jorgensen has shown no ill effects from the head injury, although Chelsea cannot feature in the matchday squad at Anfield as they follow the FA's concussion protocol.
However, Thursday's clash against Panathinaikos comes seven days after the opening clash and there is every chance that Jorgensen will be given the green light to return in midweek.
The former Villarreal player has been restricted to appearances in the Conference League and EFL Cup since moving to Stamford Bridge for around £21million in the summer, keeping two clean sheets in four appearances so far.
Jorgensen signed a seven-year contract upon his arrival in west London that will keep him at Chelsea until the summer of 2031, although he will face additional competition in the Chelsea ranks next year.
The blues sent everyone. Djordje Petrovic, Gabriel Slonina AND Arizabalaga Cape Although he was expected to leave the club permanently in 2025, the loan took place this summer.
What other changes can Chelsea make against Panathinaikos?
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Jorgensen for Sánchez is one of several transfers Maresca is expected to make on Thursday night, where many fringe players should get the chance to impress the new boss.
We have to wait and see Ben Chilwell One of them, who last week was fighting an ailment on the left side, at the same time. Omari Kellyman He is still recovering from a hamstring injury.
however, Axel Disasi AND By Benoit Padiashi Candidates starting on defense. Renato Vegawhen Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Christopher Nungu, Pedro Neto AND Joao Felix Push the startup later.
Wesley Fobana AND Marcos Gugurella They also returned from bans imposed at the weekend but were left out of the squad at former Conference League club Chelsea. Cole Palmer AND Romeo Lavia.
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