Jamie Gittens
CHE
Left Winger
Right Winger
One-v-One Creator
Aug 8, 2004 (22)
Right
5'10"
154 lb
Makes progress, still weeks away
Gittens (ankle) remains a few weeks away from returning, though coach Xabi Alonso said he's "closer" to returning, according to Bobby Vincent of Football London.
Analysis: Gittens has yet to feature in the 2026/27 season and is not yet expected to be an option, perhaps aiming to return to a bench role in the final weeks of the calendar year. Alonso's words suggest the attacker is making progress in his recovery, but for now his continued absence keeps him out of the mix for attacking minutes until he is cleared to return. All of Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and Pedro Neto will remain the primary options on Chelsea's wide attacking rotation, which is likely to remain the case even after Gittens regains health.
Still weeks away from return
Gittens (ankle) remains sidelined and is expected to miss several more weeks, according to coach Xabi Alonso. "Not yet [ready], it's still a few weeks."
Analysis: Gittens continues recovering from the ankle injury he sustained while representing England U21 against Kazakhstan, which forced him off at halftime. The winger has yet to make a Premier League appearance this season, with his latest setback further delaying his return to competitive action. Having already struggled with two previous hamstring injuries, Gittens faces another period on the sidelines before he can compete for a place in Chelsea's attack. Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and Pedro Neto remain the main attacking options in his absence.
Out for several weeks
Gittens (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's Premier League clash against Bournemouth and is expected to remain sidelined for several weeks after suffering an injury during international duty with England's U21 side, according to coach Xabi Alonso. "He is not going to be fit for tomorrow; that is the bad news from the international break. He picked up an injury on his ankle and is going to be out for a few weeks."
Analysis: Gittens faces another spell on the sidelines after sustaining an ankle injury during England U21's match against Kazakhstan, when he required treatment before being substituted at halftime. The winger was subsequently seen using crutches and returned to Chelsea for further assessment, with manager Xabi Alonso now confirming that he will miss several weeks. The setback compounds a difficult start to his Chelsea career after two previous hamstring injuries disrupted his debut season. Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and Pedro Neto should continue handling the majority of attacking responsibilities during his absence, although the exact timeline for Gittens' return remains uncertain.
Sent back to Chelsea for ankle tests
Gittens is being sent back to Chelsea for tests on an ankle injury, and will miss the final two qualifying games as a result, according to England U21 coach Lee Carsley, per Luke Randall of The Chelsea Chronicle.
Analysis: Gittens went down in the 36th minute against Kazakhstan, receiving treatment before being substituted at halftime, and was later seen hobbling on crutches. His debut season at Chelsea was already derailed by two separate hamstring injuries, and this latest setback continues a difficult run of fitness issues, with Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and Pedro Neto likely to continue seeing increased attacking responsibilities if he is sidelined for a sustained period.
Spotted on crutches after forced exit
Gittens left the stadium in crutches after picking up an injury during the first half of England Under-21's win over Kazakhstan on Friday, Katherine Walsh of The Sun reports.
Analysis: Gittens has barely been involved for Chelsea's senior squad this season, and his potential injury would further limit his chances of playing in the short term. While the nature and severity of the problem remain unclear, the international window could be over for the winger, who may have to return to his club for assessment. All of Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and Pedro Neto will continue to see increased attacking responsibilities in the short term if Gittens heads to the sidelines.
Struggling for playing time
Gittens has yet to play a minute in the Premier League this season, with his only two appearances across all competitions coming in the Carabao Cup.
Analysis: Gittens has struggled to establish himself in Chelsea's attacking rotation after a disappointing debut Premier League campaign in which he managed just two goal contributions across 16 appearances. Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers, Pedro Neto and Estevao are all ahead of him in the pecking order, leaving a difficult path to meaningful league minutes. His pace and one-on-one ability still give him the tools to provide a different threat from wide areas, but he will need to make more of his opportunities in cup competitions and off the bench to push for a larger role.
Building towards full fitness
Gittens is cleared of injury but still building toward full fitness, he said to the media, according to Simon Johnson of The Athletic. "I'm feeling much better, more confident now. My body is better. Hamstrings are good, so I'm just waiting for the season to start. I was training every day (during his summer break), in Portugal, in Marbella; training myself to the maximum to get ready for the season. It (last season) was hard because this was the first muscle injury I have had. I have never had hamstring injuries before. It was a challenge at the start but I am better now. This is such a big club. I want to succeed here. I need to show people what I can do. I will keep working hard. I have shown glimpses, small bits. But this season will be a good season."
Analysis: Gittens missed the final four months of last season with a hamstring injury, which he described as the first muscle problem of his career, calling it a challenge at the start before adding that he feels much better now. His comments reinforce the encouraging signs already seen in his full training sessions at Cobham, and he now looks to build on the small bits he showed last season as he targets a bigger impact under new coach Xabi Alonso.
Back in intensive training
Gittens (hamstring) trained intensively without any issues at Cobham last week as Chelsea's preparations continued ahead of the club's preseason tour starting late this week, according to the club.
Analysis: Gittens missed the last four months of last season with a hamstring injury, and his involvement in the high intensity session confirms his recovery is complete during the Blues' preseason. His participation gives him a full buildup period under new coach Xabi Alonso ahead of the new campaign, positioning him to be a key attacking option once competitive matches resume.
Appears back in training
Gittens (hamstring) appears to have returned to training with Chelsea, according to his personal social media accounts.
Analysis: Gittens missed the remainder of last season with a hamstring injury, and his reappearance in training is an encouraging sign that his recovery is complete. The return comes as Chelsea begin preseason work under new coach Xabi Alonso, giving the winger a full buildup period ahead of the new campaign. His pace and directness in the final third make him a key attacking option once matches resume. A formal update on his availability for preseason fixtures is expected in the coming days.
Remains out for FA Cup final
Gittens remains sidelined with a hamstring problem and is not available for Saturday's FA Cup final against Manchester City, with his chances of featuring again this season looking increasingly slim, according to Football London.
Analysis: Gittens has not played since Jan. 31 after suffering a setback in his recovery in early April, and the club is taking a cautious approach to his rehabilitation rather than risking any further damage. If he does not feature again this season, the forward would end a disappointing debut campaign at Stamford Bridge with three assists, 16 chances created and 19 shots across 24 appearances (nine starts) in all competitions. Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer and Alejandro Garnacho are the main winger options available to coach Calum McFarlane for the FA Cup final and remaining fixtures.
Still in recovery
Gittens (hamstring) remains without a definitive recovery timeline, with coach Liam Rosenior saying "Jamie has responded really well to his recent setback, but we need to make sure it is right in the long term".
Analysis: Gittens is progressing well in his recovery, but the question remains whether he'll see any more action this season with a few more games to play. The attacker has been inactive since Jan. 31 as he suffered an injury setback in early April and the team is now carefully managing his recovery. He's not a top option among the squad's wingers, but his absence leaves Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer and Alejandro Garnacho as the main choices.
Suffers 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.
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