Chelsea Secures Agreement to Sign Emmanuel Imcha from Strasbourg
Chelsea FC has announced an agreement with French club Strasbourg to sign Dutch striker Emmanuel Imcha, who will join the team in 2026. The 22-year-old impressed last season, scoring 14 goals and providing three assists in 27 Ligue 1 appearances. Imcha has been with Strasbourg since 2023, serving as the team's captain. This move aligns with the shared ownership structure between Chelsea and Strasbourg, facilitating player transfers between the clubs.
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Chelsea's Liam Delap Out Until December Due to Injury
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed that striker Liam Delap will be sidelined until December due to a hamstring injury sustained during a match against Fulham. Initially expected to miss 6 to 8 weeks, further assessments have extended his recovery period to 10 to 12 weeks. Delap joined Chelsea from Ipswich Town for £30 million.
Injury Updates
Wolverhampton's Jørgen Strand Larsen to Miss Upcoming Match Against Newcastle
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Vítor Pereira has announced that striker Jørgen Strand Larsen will miss the upcoming Premier League match against Newcastle United due to an Achilles tendon injury. The injury is more severe than initially anticipated, and Larsen has yet to resume training. Last season, Larsen scored 14 goals and provided two assists in 27 league appearances.
Nottingham Forest's Ola Aina Out Due to International Duty Injury
Nottingham Forest has confirmed that defender Ola Aina will be sidelined due to a hamstring injury sustained while playing for Nigeria in a World Cup qualifier against South Africa. The club has not specified the duration of his absence, but reports suggest he could be out for up to three months. Aina featured in 35 league matches for Forest last season.
Liverpool's Alexander Isak to Be Integrated Gradually
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has urged fans to be patient with new signing Alexander Isak, who joined from Newcastle United for £125 million. Slot explained that Isak will be gradually integrated into the team due to his limited pre-season involvement, having played only 18 minutes for Sweden this season. The club's six-year plan focuses on long-term development rather than immediate returns.
Newcastle's Yohan Wissa to Miss Match Against Wolverhampton
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has confirmed that new signing Yohan Wissa will miss the upcoming match against Wolverhampton due to a knee injury sustained while playing for the Democratic Republic of Congo. Wissa, who joined Newcastle for £55 million after negotiations with his former club Brentford, scored in both World Cup qualifiers. Further assessments are planned to evaluate his condition.
Upcoming Fixtures
The Premier League returns after the international break with several exciting fixtures scheduled for this weekend:
- Arsenal vs. Nottingham Forest – Saturday, 13 September, 1:30 PM BST
- Tottenham Hotspur vs. West Ham United – Saturday, 13 September, 4:00 PM BST
- Chelsea vs. Brentford – Saturday, 13 September, 7:00 PM BST
- Liverpool vs. Burnley – Sunday, 14 September, 2:00 PM BST
- Manchester City vs. Manchester United – Sunday, 14 September, 4:30 PM BST
These matches promise to deliver thrilling football action as teams resume their league campaigns.
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