Caleb Wiley

Wiley (groin) has been included among those available for Monday's season opener against Fulham, according to coach Xabi Alonso. "With the other players, let's see. We will check and assess them, but for sure because of the World Cup they came back a little bit later and will need a little more time, but they are all available and can be selected in the line-up against Fulham, for sure."

Analysis: Wiley's season was disrupted early when a lingering adductor injury cut short his loan at Watford, where he'd managed just five Championship appearances, continuing a difficult run since joining from Atlanta United in 2024 that has yet to include a senior Chelsea appearance. His inclusion among the available players marks a significant step forward after that setback, though it remains to be seen how large a role he'll play as he works to finally break into manager Xabi Alonso's squad.

Jul 3, 2026

Returns to Chelsea

Wiley (adductor) returned to Chelsea after his loan at Watford was cut short due to a lingering adductor injury suffered in October, with his return date still unknown.

Analysis: Wiley made just five Championship appearances across 221 minutes for Watford before the injury struck, having previously spent time on loan at Strasbourg in Ligue 1. The American left-back, who joined Chelsea from Atlanta United in 2024, has yet to make a senior appearance for the club and continues his rehabilitation under Chelsea's supervision, with the adductor issue adding to a difficult injury-hit spell since his arrival in England.