Chelsea excludes Lukaku, Chalobah, Broja from first-team facilities

Chelsea has reportedly restricted Romelu Lukaku, Trevor Chalobah, and Armando Broja from accessing its first-team facilities as the trio is expected to depart the club, according to The Telegraph.

Romelu Lukaku, who last appeared for Chelsea in 2021, has attracted interest from Napoli’s coach, Antonio Conte, who has openly expressed his admiration for the Belgian striker. Lukaku has recently spent time on loan in Serie A, playing for both Inter Milan and AS Roma.

Meanwhile, Trevor Chalobah and Armando Broja found themselves on the fringes of the Chelsea squad last season. Broja, in particular, was loaned out to Fulham, where he was deemed surplus to requirements.

Football journalist sharing the development on social media wrote, “Trevoh Chalobah and Armando Broja now barred by Chelsea from using first team’s facilities at Cobham, same as Lukaku!

“Broja, Chalobah and Lukaku will train with the U21s until they agree with a new club.

“Romel Lukaku, expected to join Napoli on a three-year contract soon… talks ongoing for Chalobah and Broja.

“Chelsea want around £30m fee for Chalobah as he’s already been left out of pre-season tour this summer.”

Chelsea will kick off their 2024/25 season against Manchester City next Sunday.