Emegha (hamstring) is making progress in his recovery but remains unavailable for Saturday's Premier League clash against Tottenham, according to coach Xabi Alonso. "He is feeling better, but we need to wait."
Analysis:Emegha continues to work toward his competitive Chelsea debut after being sidelined since preseason with a hamstring injury. The striker had recently resumed team training but experienced a minor setback ahead of last weekend's encounter against Everton, forcing him to delay his return once again. Although coach Alonso has now confirmed that Emegha is feeling better, the coach remains cautious about his recovery and has yet to establish a definitive timetable for his comeback. The forward will need to demonstrate that he can train consistently without experiencing further discomfort before being considered for selection. Given his lengthy absence from competitive action, Emegha will also require time to rebuild his match fitness once cleared to return. Danny Welbeck and Joao Pedro should continue handling Chelsea's attacking responsibilities while he remains sidelined.
